Exploring the Causes of the Civil War

The video explores the causes leading to the American Civil War, highlighting the economic and social differences between the North and South, particularly focusing on slavery. It discusses the political tensions exacerbated by Lincoln's election and the subsequent secession of Southern states, forming the Confederacy. The video concludes with the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter, marking the beginning of the Civil War.

What was the primary economic activity of the South before the Civil War?

• Manufacturing

• Technology

• Mining

• Agriculture

What was a major economic difference between the North and the South?

• Both focused on mining

• Both focused on technology

• The North focused on industry, while the South focused on agriculture

• The North focused on agriculture, while the South focused on industry

Which president's election sparked significant political reaction from the South?

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What was Abraham Lincoln's position on slavery as he became president?

• Support its expansion

• Maintain status quo

• Limit its spread

• Abolish immediately

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

• Foreign influence

• Slavery issues

• Economic tariffs

• Political disagreements

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

• Robert E. Lee

• Jefferson Davis

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Alexander Stephens

What compromise was proposed to try and prevent Southern secession?

• Compromise of 1850

• Kansas-Nebraska Act

• Crittenden Compromise

• Missouri Compromise

Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

• Virginia

• South Carolina

• Texas

• Georgia

What did Alexander Stephens declare as the cornerstone of the Confederacy?

• Economic freedom

• Military strength

• State rights

• Racial inequality

Which fort's attack marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• Fort Sumter

• Fort Bragg

• Fort Knox

• Fort Lee