Civil War and Lincoln's Presidency

The lesson covers the election of 1860, highlighting the divided Republican and Democratic nominations. Lincoln's victory, achieved without Southern electoral votes, led to Southern secession and the formation of the Confederacy. Despite attempts at compromise, tensions escalated, culminating in the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter, marking the start of the Civil War.

What was the main focus of the lesson on the election of 1860?

• The economic policies of the 1860s

• The cultural movements of the 19th century

• The effects of Lincoln's election

• The technological advancements of the era

Which candidate did the radical abolitionists support during the Republican nomination?

• Stephen Douglas

• John Breckinridge

• William Seward

• Abraham Lincoln

What was a significant factor that helped Lincoln win the presidency?

• Support from Southern states

• His strong stance on abolition

• His military background

• The division within the Democratic Party

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

• Virginia

• Georgia

• South Carolina

• Texas

How many Southern states had seceded by the time Lincoln was inaugurated?

• Eleven

• Nine

• Seven

• Five

What was the primary goal of Lincoln's inaugural address?

• To declare war on the South

• To recognize the Confederacy

• To preserve the Union

• To abolish slavery

What was the Confederate response to the Union presence at Fort Sumter?

• They negotiated a peace treaty

• They launched an attack

• They surrendered the fort

• They ignored the Union presence

Which state joined the Confederacy despite being close to Washington D.C.?

• Maryland

• Kentucky

• Virginia

• Tennessee

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

• He promised to abolish it immediately

• He promised not to interfere where it existed

• He ignored the issue entirely

• He supported its expansion

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• Lincoln's inaugural address

• The secession of South Carolina

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The election of 1860