South Secedes

Open Ended

What qualities would a leader need to keep a country together?

Multiple Choice

Why were leaders in South Carolina upset after the 1860 election?

• They lost economic power

• They feared the end of slavery

• They wanted more land

• They disagreed with the Constitution

Multiple Select

Which of the following were reasons given by supporters of secession for leaving the Union? Multiple correct answers

• To defend slavery

• To protect their way of life and economy

• To expand westward

• To uphold states' rights

Multiple Choice

How did the formation of the Confederate States of America reflect the concerns of Southern leaders after Abraham Lincoln's election?

• They wanted to abolish slavery immediately

• They believed the federal government no longer represented their interests

• They sought to expand westward for economic reasons

• They wanted to avoid any conflict with the North

Open Ended

What arguments did Lincoln make in his First Inaugural Address supporting his belief that secession was unconstitutional?