Ch. 16 LESSON 1 QUIZ

What was one of the main economic differences between the North and the South before the Civil War?

• The North relied heavily on plantation agriculture.

• The South had a growing industrial economy.

• The North's economy was based on small farms and industry.

• The South was known for its small-scale farming.

Why did the Southern states oppose high tariffs on imported goods?

• They believed tariffs would benefit their manufacturing sector.

• They thought tariffs would make imported goods cheaper.

• They had few manufacturers and imported many goods.

• They wanted to support Northern industries.

What was the primary concern of the Republican Party in the 1850s?

• Supporting the expansion of slavery.

• Opposing the spread of slavery to new territories.

• Increasing tariffs on Southern goods.

• Promoting Southern agricultural interests.

How did the issue of states' rights contribute to the division between the North and the South?

• The North believed in stronger state governments.

• The South believed states could ignore federal laws they disagreed with.

• Both regions agreed on the power of the federal government.

• The South wanted to abolish state governments.

What action did Texas take after deciding to secede from the Union?

• It immediately joined the Union again.

• It sent delegates to the Montgomery Convention.

• It declared war on the Northern states.

• It abolished slavery within its borders.

What was the purpose of the Montgomery Convention in February 1861?

• To negotiate peace with the Union.

• To form a new country, the Confederate States of America.

• To draft a new constitution for the United States.

• To elect Abraham Lincoln as president.

Why was Sam Houston removed from office as governor of Texas?

• He supported the Confederacy.

• He refused to take an oath of allegiance to the Confederacy.

• He was elected president of the Confederacy.

• He wanted to abolish slavery in Texas.

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The election of Abraham Lincoln.

• The secession of Texas from the Union.

• The Confederate attack on Fort Sumter.

• The signing of the Confederate Constitution.

How did the Confederate Constitution differ from the U.S. Constitution?

• It gave more power to the central government.

• It guaranteed the protection of slavery.

• It abolished the practice of slavery.

• It was identical to the U.S. Constitution.

What was a major reason for the Southern states' decision to secede from the Union?

• They wanted to expand their industrial base.

• They feared the Republican Party would end slavery.

• They sought to increase tariffs on Northern goods.

• They wanted to form a new alliance with European countries.