The Civil War Begins

Question 1

Which statement best describes the events of February 4, 1861?

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Delegates from several Southern states met to form a new Confederate government.

Question 2

How did individual states secede from the Union in 1861?

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through votes in their state legislatures and conventions

Question 3

During the presidential election of 1860, which political party was divided on the issue of slavery?

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the Democratic Party

Question 4

In January of 1861, several Southern states responded to the recent presidential election by

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uniting under a new Confederate government.

Question 5

On which of the following issues did Lincoln and Davis most strongly disagree?

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whether the South had the right to secede

Question 6

Who ran for president as a Republican in 1860?

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Abraham Lincoln

Question 7

The founding principles of the Confederacy were described in an 1861 speech by

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Jefferson Davis.

Question 8

Why was Fort Sumter’s location important?

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It protected commercial areas in the South.

Question 9

During a special state convention in December of 1860, South Carolina voted to

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secede from the Union.

Question 10

Which statement best describes President Lincoln’s reaction to the formation of the Confederate States of America?

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He refused to accept the secession of states from the Union.

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