Secession

What event led to the secession of southern states?

• The American Revolution

• Lincoln elected as President of the United States

• The Proclamation of 1749

• World War I

Which state was the first to secede from the United States?

• Texas

• Georgia

• Florida

• South Carolina

Who was elected president of the newly formed Southern Confederacy?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

• James Madison

• Jefferson Davis

What was the main issue that divided the North and South before the Civil War?

• Taxes

• Slavery

• Tariffs

• States Rights

What event marked the official beginning of the Civil War?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Battle of Fort Sumter

• The Battle of Antietam

• The Battle of Bull Run

What document created is known as the first written plan of government for 'The United States of America'?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

Which state broke away from Virginia to form a Union-loyal state?

• Tennessee

• West Virginia

• North Carolina

• Kentucky

What was the 'Tariff of Abominations'?

• A tariff that reduced taxes on imported goods

• A tariff that protected Southern agriculture

• A tariff that was supported by the Southern states

• A tariff that increased prices for manufactured goods in the South

What was the main focus of the Abolition Movement?

• To end slavery

• To promote industrialization

• To reduce tariffs

• To support states' rights

What did the Nashville Convention of 1850 discuss?

• The right of secession

• The abolition of slavery

• The Missouri Compromise

• The Dred Scott Decision