The Civil War Begins Answers

This cartoon suggests that

Lincoln is taller than the other candidates.

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.

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.

What do the other candidates label Abraham Lincoln in this cartoon?a free-soilera constitutional unionist✔ an abolitionist

a free-soiler

a constitutional unionist

✔ an abolitionist

What does the baby in this cartoon represent?

slavery

freedom

the United States

Why is secession pictured as a cliff?

Like a cliff, secession is safe.

Like a cliff, secession is fun.

Like a cliff, secession is dangerous.

Why are the other states riding donkeys while South Carolina is riding a pig?

The cartoonist thinks South Carolina is willing to go all the way with secession.

The cartoonist thinks secession is a good move for Southern states.

The cartoonist thinks secession is something that Northern Democrats are in favor of.

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