Abraham Lincoln and the Secession Crisis

Which state was the first to secede?

• Mississippi

• South Carolina

• Virginia

• Kentucky

In what year was Lincoln elected for the first time?

• 1865

• 1864

• 1861

• 1860

What was the capital city of the United States when Lincoln was elected?

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• New York, New York

• Washington, D.C.

• Charleston, South Carolina

Which political party did Lincoln represent?

• Constitutional Union

• Southern Democrat

• Northern Democrat

• Republican

Which Lincoln opponent also came from Illinois?

• John Crittenden

• John Breckinridge

• Stephen Douglas

• Jefferson Davis

Which of the following was a campaign issue for Lincoln?

• End the spread of slavery

• Move the capital city to Illinois

• Reduce tariffs to help southern farmers

• All of the above

How long did the Civil War last?

• 1861 - 1863

• 1861 - 1975

• 1854 - 1856

• 1861 - 1865

Who was president before Abraham Lincoln?

• Andrew Johnson

• James Buchanan

• Ulysses Davis

• Jefferson Davis

What percentage of the electoral vote did Lincoln win in his first presidential election?

• 18.1 %

• 29.5%

• 39%

• 59%

What percentage of the popular vote did Lincoln win in his first presidential election?

• 18.1 %

• 29.5%

• 39%

• 59%