1a Lincoln Spin Flashcard

Front

Why was Fort Sumter the location of conflict in 1861?

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It was a Union Fort in a state that had seceded.

Front

The Copperheads were: A. Southern spies in the North B. Northern Democrats who opposed the war C. Republican abolitionists D. Union military leaders

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Northern Democrats who opposed the war

Front

The suspension of habeas corpus allowed Lincoln to:

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Detain suspected Confederate sympathizers without trial

Front

Which border state was particularly crucial to protect due to its proximity to Washington D.C.?

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Maryland

Front

What was Lincoln’s goal at the start of the war?

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Preserve the Union

Front

In the Merryman Case, Chief Justice Roger Taney ruled that: A. The draft was constitutional B. Only Congress could suspend habeas corpus C. Slaves could join the Union army D. Border states must remain neutral

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Only Congress could suspend habeas corpus

Front

The Trent Affair of 1861 nearly caused conflict between the Union and: France, Great Britain, Spain, Russia

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Great Britain

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Why did Lincoln struggle to find effective military leadership early in the war?

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Many experienced officers joined the Confederacy

Front

During peace talks, Lincoln's non-negotiable demand was: A. Immediate emancipation of all slaves B. Preservation of the Union C. Confederate leaders' surrender D. Payment of war damages

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Preservation of the Union

Front

The 13th Amendment was significant because it:

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Ended slavery throughout the entire United States