Question

Why did Crittenden’s Compromise fail?

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Responses

Southern states did not support Crittenden’s suggestions.
Southern states did not support Crittenden’s suggestions.

Democrats refused to vote for the compromise.
Democrats refused to vote for the compromise.

Lincoln convinced senators to vote against the compromise.
Lincoln convinced senators to vote against the compromise.

Northern states did not want to allow Southern states an opportunity to rejoin the Union without punishment.

Answer 1

Crittenden’s Compromise failed primarily because **Democrats refused to vote for the compromise.** While there was opposition from both sides, the lack of support from the Democratic Party, along with Abraham Lincoln's opposition to the compromise, ultimately led to its failure.