Exploring the Causes of the Civil War

The video explores the causes of the American Civil War, highlighting the economic and social differences between the North and South, political tensions over slavery, and the secession of Southern states. It discusses the formation of the Confederate States of America and the role of Virginia, including the creation of West Virginia.

What was a major difference between the North and South in the 19th century?

• The North was more agricultural than the South.

• The North had more industries while the South was more agricultural.

• Both regions were equally industrial.

• The South had more industries compared to the North.

How did the North and South differ in their views on the new states in the West?

• Both wanted them as slave states.

• There was no disagreement on this issue.

• Both wanted them as free states.

• The North wanted free states, the South wanted slave states.

What did the Republican party oppose in the Western territories?

• Industrialization

• Slavery

• Agriculture

• Trade with other nations

Who was elected president of the United States in 1860?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

What was a primary concern for Southerners about the territories in the West?

• Slavery extension

• Economic opportunities

• Lack of agricultural land

• Industrial competition

Why were many white Southerners upset by Abraham Lincoln's election?

• They supported industrial expansion.

• They feared the abolition of slavery.

• They preferred a different Republican candidate.

• They wanted more agricultural lands.

Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

• Texas

• Georgia

• South Carolina

• Virginia

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The secession of Virginia

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The formation of the Confederate States

What was the consequence of Virginia's decision after the attack on Fort Sumter?

• It remained neutral.

• It joined the Confederacy.

• It became a battleground.

• It supported the Union.

Which new state was formed from counties in western Virginia?

• South Virginia

• North Virginia

• East Virginia

• West Virginia