Southern Secession and Lincoln's Election

The video explores the fears surrounding Lincoln's presidency, focusing on Southern disunity and the role of slavery in secession. It highlights the Southern states' declarations of secession, emphasizing grievances against the North. The dissolution of the Union is discussed, with attention to the geographical divide and the implications of the 1860 election. Madison's ideas on republics are connected to the crisis, illustrating a shift in political power.

What was one of the main arguments made by historian William Freehling regarding Southern secession?

• The North's economic dominance

• Southern disunity

• The role of the church

• The influence of European powers

Why were Southern states particularly concerned about the Upper South's loyalty to slavery?

• The Upper South had a larger population of free blacks

• Slavery was declining in the Upper South

• The Upper South was economically dependent on the North

• The Upper South had stronger military forces

What was a significant fear regarding Lincoln's election and its impact on slaves?

• That Lincoln would immediately abolish slavery

• That slaves would become more aware and possibly unrest

• That Lincoln would increase taxes on slaveholders

• That Lincoln would negotiate with European powers

What was the primary focus of the Southern states' declarations of secession?

• Military strategies

• The future of slavery

• Economic policies

• Constitutional theories

What was the longest grievance in the South Carolina Declaration of the Causes of Secession?

• The North's military aggression

• The North's impeding the return of fugitive slaves

• The North's economic policies

• The North's cultural influence

What did the Charleston Mercury declare on December 20th, 1860?

• The Union is expanding

• The Union needs reform

• The Union is dissolved

• The Union is stronger than ever

What did the Southern states perceive as a violation of the democratic game by Lincoln's election?

• The unification of Northern states to take over the government

• The lack of Southern representation in Congress

• The increase in taxes on Southern goods

• The appointment of Northern judges

According to James Russell Lowell, what was the 'crime' of the North?

• The military buildup

• The census of 1860

• The economic sanctions

• The election of 1860

What did Madison argue about the size of a republic in 'Federalist No. 10'?

• A larger republic is more stable

• A republic should be small to be stable

• A republic should have a monarchy

• A republic should avoid foreign alliances

What fundamental shift did Lincoln's election signify for the political system?

• A shift towards monarchy

• A shift in economic policies

• A shift in the structure of power

• A shift in military strategies