The Fabric of History Shows the Design and Spirals of the 1860 Elections, the Rise of the Republican Party, and the Bills Passed by Congress and the Presidency left. on our nation. This article will examine the indelible marks of the 1860 election and its significance as a prelude to the Civil War. This examination reveals how the Republican Party was able to rise to power so quickly and how this rise to power ended up affecting the entire nation not only at that time, but also in the future of the United States of America. America. To help us examine this specific case of history, we must look at several aspects, including the Republicans' rise to power and the effect of the bills they pushed through Congress. During this period, several bills faced Southern opposition. Passage of these bills likely would not have been possible if Southern Democrats had always had legislative power. There are many bills that could be considered, but in the interest of time, we will consider two that I believe are the most important. These are the Homestead Act and the Morrill Tariff. By examining both the rise of the Republican Party and these two bills, it will become clear why the election of 1860 was one of the most important and influential elections in American history. The election of 1860 was important to America for a number of reasons. First, this election was the last before the American Civil War. Due to the resulting outcome, the election was considered one of the main reasons leading to the session and ultimately war. Additionally, the election highlighted the emergence of the Republican Party on the national stage. The same Republican Party that ultimately proved influential and... middle of paper ... washing the nation was altered by the decisions made before and after the election and the way it shaped the political landscape before the civil war. . The Republican Party was able to rise to power quickly by shaping legislation and changing policies to meet its agenda. The Homestead Act promoted a vast population of remote areas of the United States. Republicans were able to pass this bill because they had favorable support from residents of city centers and more populated areas. This popularity also paved the way for Republican plans to implement the Morrill Tariff Act and cemented the party's impact on the North and on voters. The lasting and verifiable changes that occurred in the nation due to the confluence of the 1860 elections, the rise of the Republican Party, and the passage of the Homestead Act and the Morrill Tariff Act prove the importance of this period..