Civil War Notes Review 1-3

What is the difference between a confederation and a federal government?

• In a confederation, states hold more power than the federal government, while in a federal government, the federal government holds more power than the states
• In a confederation, states give power to a stronger national government, while in a federal government, states share equal power
• In a confederation, states share equal power, while in a federal government, states give power to a stronger national government
• There is no difference between a confederation and a federal government

What did the Confederate States of America Constitution guarantee?

• Abolition of slavery
• Equal rights for all citizens
• Expansion of slavery
• Protection of slavery

Who proposed the Crittenden Compromise?

• Abraham Lincoln
• Alexander Stephens
• John Crittenden
• Jefferson Davis

Which state was the first to secede?

• Georgia
• North Carolina
• Virginia
• South Carolina

What is the states' rights theory?

• The belief that the states should have no power
• The belief that the federal government holds more power than the states
• The belief that the states hold more power than the federal government
• The belief that the states should have equal power with the federal government

Why did Abraham Lincoln's victory in 1860 prompt secession?

• Six out of ten people voted against him
• He did not publicly call for slavery to end
• He did not even appear on the ballot of several southern states
• All of the above