Secession in Georgia

Question 1

Why did Georgia legislators vote to secede from the Union? Check all that apply.They disagreed with the election of President Lincoln.They wanted to maintain the practice of slavery.They wanted to stop the spread of slavery.They wanted to oppose the Democratic Party. They feared the North would force its will upon the South.

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They disagreed with the election of President Lincoln.; They wanted to maintain the practice of slavery.; They feared the North would force its will upon the South.

Question 2

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was the first Southern state to secede from the Union.: South Carolina; In the debate over secession, spoke out against it.: Alexander Stephens; In January 1861, Georgia delegates voted to secede.: about two-thirds of; After Georgia seceded, it joined the new of America.: Confederate States

Question 3

Thomas R. R. Cobb✔ Alexander StephensRobert Toombs

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✔ Alexander Stephens

Question 4

all✔ about two-thirds ofless than one-half of

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✔ about two-thirds of

Question 5

✔ Confederate StatesUnited States

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✔ Confederate States

Question 6

Which idea does Cobb use to support his argument?

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The election was unfair because it counted votes cast by African Americans.

Question 7

What reason does Stephens give to support his argument against secession?

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He reminds the delegates of the Constitution’s checks on presidential powers.

Question 8

Which sentence best compares these two points of view?

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Cobb believes they should secede right away; Stephens believes they should wait.

Question 9

GeorgiaNorth Carolina✔ South Carolina

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✔ South Carolina; was the first Southern state to secede from the Union.: South Carolina; In the debate over secession, spoke out against it.: Alexander Stephens; In January 1861, Georgia delegates voted to secede.: about two-thirds of; After Georgia seceded, it joined the new of America.: Confederate States

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