The Last Straw

What was the Southern Democrats' stance on slavery?

• They were against it

• They were strong supporters

• They were neutral

• They supported abolition

Who was the candidate for the Southern Democrats?

• Stephen Douglas

• John C. Breckenridge

• John Bell

• Abraham Lincoln

How many electoral college votes did Abraham Lincoln receive?

• 12

• 72

• 39

• 180

Which party did Abraham Lincoln represent?

• Northern Democrats

• Southern Democrats

• Constitutional Unionists

• Republicans

What did the North want to stop regarding slavery?

• Its abolition.

• Its expansion west.

• Its legalization.

• Its trade with Europe.

When was Abraham Lincoln elected as President of the United States?

• November 1860

• December 1860

• January 1861

• February 1861

What was one of the advantages of the Union during the Civil War?

• Smaller population

• More industry

• Fewer resources

• Less railroad mileage

What was one of the Union's advantages in terms of transportation?

• More ships

• Fewer railroads

• Less mileage

• No transportation

What was a disadvantage related to military leadership for the Union?

• More experienced military leaders

• Less experienced military leaders

• No military leaders

• Equal military experience

What was a challenge for the Union regarding territory?

• Familiar northern territory

• Unfamiliar southern territory

• No territorial issues

• Equal territorial knowledge