The Civil War Begins

Question 1

Why did the Democratic Party have two presidential candidates in 1860?

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There was a difference of opinion on the issue of popular sovereignty.

Question 2

What did the Republicans want in their 1860 presidential platform?

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They wanted to stop slavery’s spread in the United States.

Question 3

In January 1861, Lincoln wrote this letter, expressing his opinion about secession. Which of the following best summarizes Lincoln’s view as expressed in this quote?

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The government cannot survive if citizens do not accept results of an election.

Question 4

What was one of the main points that Lincoln included in his inaugural address?

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He wanted to make it clear that he did not accept secession.

Question 5

Why did the crisis at Fort Sumter pose a challenge for President Lincoln?

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He could not accept secession, but he also wanted to avoid war.

Question 6

Which states seceded after the Battle of Fort Sumter? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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Virginia; Tennessee; Arkansas; North Carolina

Question 7

Lincoln’s and Davis’s addresses differed on what major issue?

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secession

Question 8

Read each statement. Decide if each is true or false.The Constitutional Union Party made slavery a key issue of its platform. Lincoln and Douglas were both trying to win the Northern vote. Douglas and Breckinridge were both trying to win the Southern vote.

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True; False

Question 9

Which states split over the issue of secession?

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Virginia and West Virginia

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