Could Civil war been avoided in 1860-1

Read the title. I know Civil war was almost expected, but could it be avoided for another four years, like if the Democratic party didn't spilt and had won the presidental election?
 

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In the abstract? Yes

Read the title. I know Civil war was almost expected, but could it be avoided for another four years, like if the Democratic party didn't spilt and had won the presidental election?

In the abstract? Yes.

Given the realities of the depth of the sectional crisis and how deeply divided the Democrats had become, especially in contrast to the unity of the Republicans?

No.

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