Understanding History Through Art

          For the election of 1860, instead of using usual documents and notes to learn about this crucial point in American history, we looked at art. Using the "The Civil War in Art" website we gathered information, and created a presentation about the election of 1860 using educreations. The election was one of the most crucial elections in the history of the United States. With the debate over slavery reaching a boiling point and war being seen as the only resolution, everyone knew that the outcome of the election would ultimately decide how soon the war would begin. With Abraham Lincoln (against slavery) winning the election the separation of the nation began. As southern states seceded one after the other, Lincoln's attempts to convince them to join the nation again seemed futile and war was imminent. As all of these events unfolded and the war began the public looked to artists for news on the situation. Through art artists were able to tell stories about the war. It was also an easy way for the public to catch up on the latest events. As the war progressed art became more and more popular for a way to get news.

https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/the-election-of-1860/30122342/?s=rTwIFC&ref=app