Civil War and Secession Issues

The video discusses the concept of secession in the South, starting with the election of 1860, which left the South as a minority. Fearing the abolition of slavery, Southern states began to secede, forming the Confederate States of America. Lincoln's stance against the extension of slavery into new territories and the Southern reaction are highlighted. The video also covers the formation of the Confederacy, its constitution, and the issue of federal property in seceded states.

What was the main concern of the South after the election of 1860?

• The expansion of the railroad

• The increase in taxes

• The potential abolition of slavery

• The rise of industrialization

What was the purpose of the Senate committee formed in 1860?

• To abolish slavery

• To elect a new president

• To draft a new constitution

• To find a compromise to keep the nation united

What was Abraham Lincoln's position on slavery in the territories?

• He wanted to abolish it immediately

• He opposed its expansion

• He was indifferent

• He supported its expansion

What significant event occurred in Charleston, South Carolina, on the same day as Lincoln's statement?

• A new president was elected

• South Carolina voted to secede from the Union

• A major battle took place

• A peace treaty was signed

How did President Buchanan view the Union?

• As a permanent union that couldn't be dissolved at will

• As a temporary alliance

• As a voluntary association of states

• As a loose confederation

Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

• South Carolina

• Mississippi

• Texas

• Georgia

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

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Crittenden

• Abraham Lincoln

• Jefferson Davis

What did the new Confederate constitution guarantee?

• The right to free speech

• The right to vote for women

• The right to own slaves

• The right to bear arms

What was the Confederacy's stance on federal properties in the South?

• They wanted to return them to the Union

• They planned to sell them

• They were indifferent

• They wanted to prevent the federal army from controlling them

Which states followed South Carolina in seceding from the Union?

• New York, Virginia, and Ohio

• Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas

• California, Nevada, and Oregon

• Kentucky, Tennessee, and Missouri