Southern Secession Answers

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What is this cartoon illustrating about the United States and the 1860 election?

The candidates wanted a united nation.

The nation was badly divided along sectional lines.

The election would be calm and civil.

The four candidates agreed on many things.

Why do you think the baby is sitting on a ballot box?

The cartoon is urging people not to vote.

The cartoon is urging people to vote.

The cartoon is saying that nothing can save the baby.

This cartoon suggests that

Douglass is going to defeat Lincoln in the end

Lincoln cannot win the election.

Lincoln is gaining an advantage in the election.

Lincoln’s long legs and tall stature are an advantage in the election.

What does the baby in this cartoon represent?

slavery

freedom

the United States

Why is secession like a cliff?

Like a cliff, secession is safe.

Like a cliff, secession is fun.

Like a cliff, secession is dangerous.

Why is South Carolina pictured “winning” the race?

South Carolina was the first state to secede.

South Carolina was the only state that supported secession.

South Carolina voters overwhelmingly voted in favor of secession.

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