Nation Divided

Front

How many Southern states had announced their decision to secede from the Union by the time of Lincoln's inauguration in March 1861?

Back

Seven

Front

What was the main reason Northern political leaders formed the Republican Party, according to the passage?

Back

To combat the spread of slavery in America

Front

Did Lincoln's government consider secession to be lawful according to the passage?

Back

False

Front

What was at stake according to the passage as Lincoln pondered his options regarding Fort Sumter?

Back

The survival of the Union

Front

According to the case article, what was the main reason Southern states opposed the admission of new free states to the Union?

Back

They wanted to maintain a balance of power in the Senate.

Front

Which compromise allowed Missouri to join the Union as a slave state and Maine as a free state?

Back

The Missouri Compromise

Front

In the Missouri Compromise, what would be prohibited in all other Louisiana Purchase lands above the latitude of 36°30'?

Back

Slavery would be prohibited.

Front

According to the passage, what was the main reason South Carolina threatened secession in 1832? (page 4)

Back

The Tariff of Abominations

Front

According to the passage, what was the main goal of the abolitionist movement? (page 5)

Back

To abolish the national 'sin' of slavery

Front

What rule did the House Democrats pass in 1836 that banned discussion of abolitionist petitions? (page 6)

Back

gag rule