The Run-up to the American Civil War

The video discusses the events leading to the American Civil War, starting with the Compromise of 1850 and the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860. Lincoln's anti-slavery stance alarmed Southern states, leading to their secession and the formation of the Confederate States of America. Despite attempts like the Crittenden Compromise to prevent secession, tensions escalated. The attack on Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the Civil War, with Lincoln calling for troops to suppress the rebellion.

What was the primary platform of the Republican Party during the 1860 election?

• Expansion of slavery

• Anti-slavery

• Pro-slavery

• Neutral on slavery

Which states were part of the initial secession from the Union?

• Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi

• California, Nevada, Oregon

• New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio

• Illinois, Indiana, Michigan

What was the main reason for the Southern states' secession?

• Political reform

• Desire for more land

• Fear of losing slavery

• Economic independence

Who was elected as the president of the Confederate States of America?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Jefferson Davis

• Robert E. Lee

• Ulysses S. Grant

What was the Crittenden Compromise?

• A military strategy

• A plan to abolish slavery

• A proposal to protect slavery in the Constitution

• A treaty with foreign nations

What was Lincoln's stance on slavery in his inaugural address?

• Indifference to slavery

• Support for slavery

• No extension of slavery to the West

• Immediate abolition

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The election of Lincoln

How did Lincoln respond to the attack on Fort Sumter?

• He sought peace negotiations

• He declared war immediately

• He called for 75,000 troops

• He surrendered to the Confederacy

Which state was considered the real battleground of the Civil War?

• California

• Virginia

• Texas

• Florida

What was the significance of the attack on Fort Sumter?

• It was a minor skirmish

• It was the first battle of the Civil War

• It ended the Civil War

• It was a diplomatic victory