The Civil War Begins

Question 1

Why is John Bell shown trying to glue the map back together?

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C: He avoided slavery and just promised to keep the Union together.

Question 2

This cartoon suggests that

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C: Lincoln is gaining an advantage in the election.

Question 3

What do the other candidates label Abraham Lincoln in this cartoon?a free-soilera constitutional unionist✔ an abolitionist

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C: ✔ an abolitionist

Question 4

What does the baby in this cartoon represent?

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C: the United States

Question 5

What is this cartoon illustrating about the United States and the 1860 election?

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B: The nation was badly divided along sectional lines.

Question 6

Why do you think the baby is sitting on a ballot box?

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B: The cartoon is urging people to vote.

Question 7

Why are the other states riding donkeys while South Carolina is riding a pig?

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A: The cartoonist thinks South Carolina is willing to go all the way with secession.

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