The Election of 1864 (Encore)
2024/11/6
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1864年美国总统大选是美国历史上最奇特的大选之一，因为它发生在内战期间，当时战争结果仍不确定，林肯的民望也并不高涨。大选期间，美国政治主要分为四个阵营：激进共和党人、温和共和党人、战争民主党人和和平民主党人。为了团结共和党和战争民主党，共和党临时改名为全国联盟党，林肯也更换了竞选搭档。和平民主党人提名麦卡伦将军为总统候选人，而麦卡伦将军在竞选期间仍是现役军人，并积极竞选对抗他的上司林肯。亚特兰大被攻占以及其他几次胜利改变了公众对战争的态度，大大增加了林肯连任的机会。大选过程中，由于南方各州叛乱，只有北方各州参加了选举，且选举人团的构成也因战争而发生了变化。此外，1864年大选的一大创新是允许士兵通过邮寄投票。最终，林肯以压倒性优势赢得大选，但不久后便遇刺身亡。
Deep Dive
Why was the election of 1864 considered unusual?
It was conducted in the middle of the Civil War, making it the oddest presidential election in history.
Why did Lincoln refuse to cancel the election despite the war?
He believed the war was about democracy, and canceling the election would defeat its purpose.
How did the political landscape influence the 1864 election?
The country was divided into four camps: Radical Republicans, status quo Republicans, war Democrats, and Peace Democrats.
Why did Lincoln change his vice president for the 1864 election?
To court Democratic votes, he selected Andrew Johnson, a War Democrat, as his running mate.
How did the military vote impact the 1864 election?
Lincoln won 78% of the military vote, which was crucial given the significant portion of the adult population serving in the war.
What significant events occurred after Lincoln's re-election in 1864?
Congress ratified the 13th Amendment, General Robert E. Lee surrendered, and Lincoln was assassinated, leading to Andrew Johnson becoming president.
The 1864 election was unusual due to its occurrence in the midst of the Civil War, Lincoln's low popularity, and the unique political landscape.
- Conducted during the Civil War.
- Lincoln's low popularity due to war toll.
- Uncertainty about the war's outcome.
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