A Divided Nation Review

What was John Brown's primary goal with the raid on Harpers Ferry?

• To start a general uprising

• To end taxation

• To take over a federal arsenal and start a slave rebellion

• To negotiate peace terms

What was the Southern reaction to John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry?

• They felt threatened and feared further attacks.

• They were supportive of Brown's motives.

• They ignored the raid as insignificant.

• They believed it would strengthen the Union.

What was Abraham Lincoln's stance on slavery during the Election of 1860?

• He promised to abolish slavery everywhere

• He was against the spread of slavery, but promised not to abolish it where it already existed

• He supported the protection of slavery by the federal government

• He believed in Popular Sovereignty to decide the issue

Who won the election of 1860 and became the 16th President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

Why was the South unhappy with Abraham Lincoln's election as President?

• They supported his policies

• They believed he would end slavery

• They thought he would lower taxes

• They wanted a southern president

What did Abraham Lincoln promise regarding slavery in the South?

• Slavery will expand

• Slavery will remain unchanged

• Slavery will be abolished immediately

• Slavery will not change and will eventually die out

What action did the South consider after Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860?

• Accepting the election results

• Forming an alliance with the North

• Leaving the Union

• Supporting Lincoln's policies

What rights do Southern states argue are not being protected?

• Voting rights

• State and property rights

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

Why do Southern states believe their property rights are not being protected?

• Because the Fugitive Slave Act is not enforced

• Because of high taxes on property

• Because of new land laws

• Because of restrictions on trade

According to Lincoln, can a state lawfully secede from the Union on its own?

• Yes, at any time

• No, it is against the law

• Yes, if the state votes unanimously

• No, unless approved by Congress