The Election of 1860 and Its Consequences

The video explores the election of 1860, highlighting the divisions within the Democratic Party and the rise of Abraham Lincoln. It discusses the Southern states' secession, leading to the Civil War, and examines the reasons behind secession, focusing on slavery and states' rights. The video concludes with a call to continue studying for the AP U.S. History exam.

What was the main topic discussed in the introduction of the video?

• The role of women in the 19th century

• The growing tension over slavery in the U.S.

• The causes of the Civil War

• The impact of the Industrial Revolution

Which party did Abraham Lincoln represent in the 1860 election?

• Republican Party

• Whig Party

• Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party

What was the main goal of the Free Soil Movement?

• To abolish slavery in the South

• To expand slavery into new territories

• To prevent the spread of slavery into new territories

• To support popular sovereignty

What was a significant factor in the Democratic Party's loss in the 1860 election?

• Their unified stance on slavery

• The division within the party

• Their lack of a presidential candidate

• Their support for the abolition of slavery

How did Lincoln win the presidency in 1860?

• By winning the majority of Western electoral votes

• By winning the popular vote in all states

• By winning the majority of Northern electoral votes

• By winning the majority of Southern electoral votes

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

• Georgia

• South Carolina

• Texas

• Virginia

What was a key feature of the Confederate Constitution?

• It promoted industrialization

• It abolished slavery

• It expanded federal power

• It limited federal power

What was one of the main reasons given by Southern states for secession?

• To promote industrial growth

• To support the Republican Party

• To protect states' rights

• To expand the Union

According to the video, what was the primary reason for Southern secession?

• Economic differences

• Expansion of the Union

• Protection of slavery

• Cultural differences

What did the Southern states believe about the Republican Party's intentions?

• They wanted to support Southern agriculture

• They aimed to abolish slavery entirely

• They wanted to promote Southern political power

• They aimed to expand slavery into new territories