The Civil War Begins — Quiz

Question 1

During the presidential election of 1860, which political party was divided on the issue of slavery?

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the Democratic Party

Question 2

How did South Carolina respond to the election of Abraham Lincoln as president in 1860?

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It called a state convention and voted to secede from the Union.

Question 3

Which statement best describes the events of February 4, 1861?

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Delegates from several Southern states met to form a new Confederate government.

Question 4

Which concept would states’ rights advocates have supported during the 1860 presidential election?

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the idea of popular sovereignty

Question 5

Which statement best describes President Lincoln’s reaction to the formation of the Confederate States of America?

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He refused to accept the secession of states from the Union.

Question 6

During a special state convention in December of 1860, South Carolina voted to

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secede from the Union.

Question 7

Which of these was an area of agreement between Lincoln and Davis?

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Both wanted to avoid a war between the North and South.

Question 8

In January of 1861, several Southern states responded to the recent presidential election by

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uniting under a new Confederate government.

Question 9

How did individual states secede from the Union in 1861?

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through votes in their state legislatures and conventions

Question 10

Who ran for president as a Republican in 1860?

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Abraham Lincoln

The Civil War Begins — Quiz Answers