How did the Election of 1860 serve as a final act in the secession crisis?\”

Describe the long train of events leading up to the Civil War. Explain the main issues between the North and the South, and describe the series of crises and failed policies that contributed to the conflict. How did the Election of 1860 serve as a final act in the secession crisis?\”required to cite from at at least three outside scholarly sources (monographs or journal articles). Do not use the textbook, internet websites, wikipedia, or encyclopedia articles. Journal articles accessed from the internet are permissable. Any quotes or statistics from any source must be cited with a footnote or endnote. A Bibliography is required and will not be counted toward the six page minimum. Use the MLA Manual of Style for instructions on citations and the bibliography.