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Civil War Timeline Chronology for November 6
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November 6 , 1832
Democratics Andrew Jackson and Martin van Buren defeat National Republicans Henry Clay and John Sergeant in Jackson's last presidential race. Two other men, John Floyd Sr. and William Wirt, also garner a few electoral votes
Election of 1832
November 6 , 1860
Republican Abraham Lincoln wins the Presidential election with 39.7% of the vote, defeating Stephen Douglas, John Breckinridge and John Bell.
Stephen A. Douglas
Abraham Lincoln
Causes of the Civil War
John Breckinridge
The Election of 1860
November 6 , 1861
Jefferson Davis and Alexander Stephens are elected President and Vice-President, respectively, of the Confederate States of America
Jefferson Davis
Alexander Stephens
November 6 , 1862
Confederates James Longstreet and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson are promoted to Lieutenant General
Stonewall Jackson
James Longstreet
November 6 , 1863
Battle of Droop Mountain
General William Averill [US] defeats General John Echols [CS]
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