Chapter 11 Study Guide - Moore

Who was elected provisional president of the Confederacy in February of 1861?

• Abraham Lincoln
• Ulysses S. Grant
• Robert E. Lee
• Jefferson Davis

How did President Buchanan respond to the South’s secession?

• President Buchanan actively supported the South's secession
• President Buchanan declared war on the South
• President Buchanan refused to take direct action to prevent the South's secession.

• President Buchanan negotiated a peaceful resolution with the South

Why did the Senate kill the Crittenden Plan in January of 1861?

• Approval by the House of Representatives
• It extended slavery into any new territory

• Opposition from foreign governments
• Lack of interest from the general public

What heavily influenced voters in the presidential election of 1860?

• Sectionalism

• Taxation

• Women's suffrage

• Industrialization

What was the political priority of the Constitutional Union Party?

• Establish a monarchy
• Preserve the Union and avoid secession
• Expand westward territories
• Promote abolition of slavery

Why did Lincoln appeal to more Republicans as a presidential nominee than Seward did?

• Seward lacked experience in politics
• Lincoln had more financial backing from wealthy donors
• Seward was known for his radical views on slavery
• Lincoln’s stance on slavery was more moderate.

What did John Brown hope to accomplish with his raid on the arsenal at Harpers Ferry?

• To negotiate for the release of slaves
• To establish a new government
• To start a slave rebellion that would spread through the south

• To promote peace and unity

Why did Lincoln win the support of the Republican Party despite having lost the election for U.S. Senator?

• Lincoln bribed the Republican Party members to gain their support.
• Lincoln's opponent in the election was involved in a scandal, boosting Lincoln's image.
• Lincoln and the Republicans were both against slavery.

• Lincoln promised to abolish taxes if elected as U.S. Senator.

How did disagreements between pro- and anti slavers factions affect political parties in the 1850s?

• Disagreements led to increased cooperation between political parties
• Disagreements led to the formation of new political parties and the collapse of existing ones.
• Disagreements had no impact on political parties
• Disagreements resulted in the abolition of political parties

How did the Kansas-Nebraska Act require the issue of slavery to be settled in these newly created territories?

• Through monarchy
• Through dictatorship
• Through popular sovereignty
• Through communism