The Outbreak of the Civil War

Multiple Choice

Which event directly triggered the secession of Southern states from the Union?

• The election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The Missouri Compromise

Multiple Choice

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War, and what was its immediate impact on the North?

• The Battle of Gettysburg; It led to the South's surrender.

• The firing on Fort Sumter; It united the North to preserve the Union.

• The Emancipation Proclamation; It freed all slaves.

• The Battle of Antietam; It resulted in a stalemate.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were key components of the Anaconda Plan?

• Blockade Southern ports

• Control the Mississippi River

• Seek foreign recognition

• Squeeze the Confederacy into submission

Multiple Choice

What were the main reasons that led to the secession of Southern states before the Civil War?

• The election of Abraham Lincoln and fears over the loss of slavery and political power

• Economic disagreements over tariffs

• Disputes about western land expansion

• Religious differences between North and South