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Civil war causes

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How did the election of 1860 lead to the civil war

a)

Abraham Lincoln said he would abolish slavery, so when he became president, the south withdrew from the United States because they wanted slavery

b)

They didn't like his top hat because it made them feel small,

They thought he lied a lot about stuff

c)

Abraham Lincoln said he didn’t like the south, so he would do everything in his power to take away what the southerners wanted.

2.

Who won the election in the 1860 election?

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

John Breckinridge

c)

John Bell

d)

Stephen Douglas

3.

Which side was Abraham Lincoln?

a)

Democratic Party

b)

Republican Party

4.

Who was second place in the election?,

a)

Donald Trump's dad

b)

Bob Marley

c)

John C. Breckinridge

d)

Abraham Lincoln

5.

Why was the president election in 1860 Important ?

a)

slavery

b)

it would effect the Louisiana purchase

c)

The president would let the people have free ice cream for a year

d)

it would stop the Oregon trail

6.

Who had the least popular vote?

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

John C.

c)

Stephen A.

d)

John B.

7.

How did the election of 1680 affect the south?

a)

Because Abraham Lincoln wanted to get rid of slavery,

b)

Because Dave became famous

c)

the south where going to leave the U.S.

8.

Which candidate wanted to protect the interest of slave holders?

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

Stephen Douglas

c)

John Bell

d)

John Breckinridge

9.

who won over New York

a)

Stephen Douglas

b)

Abraham Lincoln

c)

John Bell

d)

John Breckinridge

10.

What was the main issue with John Bell?

a)

Wants to uphold slavery

b)

Slavery should be abolished.

c)

Takes no position on slavery