election of 1852

  1. TheDoofusUser

    Would a Scott victory in 1852 Lead to an Earlier Civil War?

    General Winfield Scott of New Jew Jersey is most widely known for his actions in the Mexican-American War and the creation of the Anaconda plan. However, in 1852, he was the Whig Nominee for President (his third attempt at the job) and had been unclear on several places, such as tariffs...

  2. 1852 Democratic nominee, if no Franklin Pierce?

    Assuming Franklin Pierce isn't available for whatever reason, who becomes the nominee and what be the effects of them becoming President?
  3. JCC the Alt Historian

    AHC: Daniel Webster's political career if he has lived beyond October 1852.

    Let's say that Daniel Webster's health doesn't decline in early 1852 and doesn't die on October 24 of that year. Would he be able to keep the Whig Party from collapsing for a little while longer or will him still being alive not help at all? How would Webster do in the 1852 United States...
  4. TheDoofusUser

    WI : Seward in 1852/1856?

    In 1852 and 1856, One potential candidate for the Whig/Republican Parties was New York Senator and future Secretary of State William H. Seward of New York. In 1852, he didn't run at all and in 1856, he was suggested for the Republicans but requested to have his name withdrawn, along with Ohio...
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