Exploring the Major Causes of the Civil War

What does the term 'sectionalism' refer to?

• Focusing on the interests of the whole country

• Prioritizing the interests of one's own region over the whole country

• A type of government system

• The division of a country into multiple independent states

What does the 'T' in 'TISSUES' stand for in the context of the Civil War causes?

• Tariffs

• Trade

• Treaties

• Territory

What role did tariffs play in the Southern discontent?

• They had no significant impact

• They were seen as unfair taxes by the South

• They led to economic growth in the South

• They were beneficial for Southern trade

Which sector was predominantly found in the North during the Civil War period?

• Mining

• Industry

• Agriculture

• Textiles

How did the North and South differ economically?

• Both were leading industrial economies

• The North focused on industry while the South on agriculture

• Both were primarily agricultural

• The South was more technologically advanced

What was the stance of the South on states' rights during the Civil War?

• Support for states' rights

• Against states' rights

• Neutral

• Support for federal laws

What was a major cause of conflict regarding slavery?

• Both sides agreed on a gradual abolition

• The North was largely anti-slavery while the South was pro-slavery

• The South was indifferent to slavery

• The North wanted to expand slavery

What impact did 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' have on Northern society?

• It was largely ignored

• It promoted slavery

• It reduced tensions between North and South

• It led to a rise in abolitionist sentiment

Who won the election of 1860?

• Abraham Lincoln

• John C. Calhoun

• Stephen Douglas

• Andrew Jackson

What was the immediate consequence of South Carolina's action in December 1860?

• They seceded from the Union

• They declared war on the North

• They held a national conference

• They repealed several federal laws