AKS 35a Review

The economy of this region was highly dependent on cash crops, such as cotton.

• North

• South

These states were free states.

• North

• South

The abolitionist movement began in this region.

• North

• South

This region’s economy was based on industry.

• North

• South

This region strongly supported states’ rights.

• North

• South

After the election of 1860, states from this region began to secede from the Union.

• North

• South

What was the main issue between the northern and southern states?

• cotton production

• slavery

• tariffs

• Indian removal

The idea of states' rights was that:

• states will be able to allow who they want in their state

• states have the right to make their own laws

• states have the right to impeach the President

• states have the right to overthrow cotton

Who won the election in 1860?

• Stephen Douglass

• John Breckinridge

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Bell

What is the final decision for Georgia seceding from the Union?

• They were in favor of secession

• They were against secession