What institution essentially destroyed the whig party in the election of 1860?

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Livia Burnett

10 June, 17:01

What institution essentially destroyed the whig party in the election of 1860?

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Alexis Zimmerman · Answer 1

The election of 1860 saw the destruction of the Whig party because of the institution of slavery. The party was divided by those who supported slavery and those who did not. This is what caused the Whig party to fall to pieces.