The Road to the American Civil War

In 1860, the U.S. was deeply divided over slavery, leading to ten Southern states excluding Lincoln from ballots. South Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi threatened secession if Lincoln won. After his election, Southern states began seceding, forming the Confederate States of America. The Upper South hesitated but joined the Confederacy after the attack on Fort Sumter, marking the start of the Civil War.

Which states refused to put Abraham Lincoln's name on the ballot in the 1860 election?

• Ten southern states

• All northern states

• Ten northern states

• All western states

What action did South Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi vow to take if Lincoln was elected?

• Join the Union

• Support Lincoln's policies

• Form a new political party

• Secede from the Union

Which state was the first to formally secede from the Union after Lincoln's election?

• Texas

• Florida

• South Carolina

• Georgia

By February 1861, how many states had formed the Confederate States of America?

• Five

• Twelve

• Seven

• Ten

What was the attitude of many in the Upper South towards secession after Lincoln's election?

• They immediately seceded

• They were eager to join the Confederacy

• They wanted to wait and see

• They supported Lincoln's policies

What was the general sentiment in the Upper South regarding the breakup of the Union?

• They were indifferent

• They thought it was unnecessary

• They believed it was inevitable

• They were eager to break away

What event in April 1861 forced the Upper South states to take sides?

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The formation of the Confederate States

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The election of Lincoln

Which states joined the Confederacy after the attack on Fort Sumter?

• Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi

• California, Oregon, Nevada, and Utah

• Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina

• New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois

What was the significance of the attack on Fort Sumter?

• It marked the end of the Civil War

• It was a minor skirmish with little impact

• It marked the beginning of the Civil War

• It led to the immediate surrender of the Union

What was the outcome of the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter?

• The Upper South states joined the Confederacy

• The Confederate States disbanded

• The Union immediately surrendered

• The Union won a decisive victory