Election of 1860 and Secession - AP U.S. History
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Which state was the first to join the Confederacy?
Which state was the first to join the Confederacy?
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South Carolina. First to secede, first to join Confederacy.
South Carolina. First to secede, first to join Confederacy.
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Which candidate won the Election of 1860?
Which candidate won the Election of 1860?
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Abraham Lincoln. Won with plurality, triggering Southern secession.
Abraham Lincoln. Won with plurality, triggering Southern secession.
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How many states initially formed the Confederate States of America?
How many states initially formed the Confederate States of America?
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Seven states. Original Confederate states before Fort Sumter.
Seven states. Original Confederate states before Fort Sumter.
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Which amendment was proposed to protect slavery in the South?
Which amendment was proposed to protect slavery in the South?
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Corwin Amendment. Would have permanently protected slavery constitutionally.
Corwin Amendment. Would have permanently protected slavery constitutionally.
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What was the Crittenden Compromise?
What was the Crittenden Compromise?
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An unsuccessful proposal to prevent secession. Last-ditch effort to preserve Union peacefully.
An unsuccessful proposal to prevent secession. Last-ditch effort to preserve Union peacefully.
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What was the capital of the Confederacy after Montgomery?
What was the capital of the Confederacy after Montgomery?
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Richmond, Virginia. Moved from Montgomery in May 1861.
Richmond, Virginia. Moved from Montgomery in May 1861.
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Identify the first president of the Confederate States of America.
Identify the first president of the Confederate States of America.
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Jefferson Davis. Former U.S. Senator elected Confederate president.
Jefferson Davis. Former U.S. Senator elected Confederate president.
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Which state was the first to secede from the Union after the 1860 election?
Which state was the first to secede from the Union after the 1860 election?
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South Carolina. Seceded December 20, 1860, just weeks after election.
South Carolina. Seceded December 20, 1860, just weeks after election.
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What was the significance of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
What was the significance of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
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Highlighted opposing views on slavery. 1858 Senate debates exposed irreconcilable differences.
Highlighted opposing views on slavery. 1858 Senate debates exposed irreconcilable differences.
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What was the primary economic system of the Southern states?
What was the primary economic system of the Southern states?
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Agrarian economy reliant on slavery. Cotton-based system dependent on slave labor.
Agrarian economy reliant on slavery. Cotton-based system dependent on slave labor.
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Which event directly led to the formation of the Confederacy?
Which event directly led to the formation of the Confederacy?
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Secession of Southern states. Southern withdrawal from Union created new nation.
Secession of Southern states. Southern withdrawal from Union created new nation.
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Identify the main advantage of the North in the Civil War.
Identify the main advantage of the North in the Civil War.
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Industrial capacity. Manufacturing and railroad infrastructure advantages.
Industrial capacity. Manufacturing and railroad infrastructure advantages.
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What was the main reason for the Constitutional Union Party's formation?
What was the main reason for the Constitutional Union Party's formation?
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To avoid secession and conflict. Sought compromise to prevent national division.
To avoid secession and conflict. Sought compromise to prevent national division.
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What was the main reason Southern states seceded from the Union?
What was the main reason Southern states seceded from the Union?
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Perceived threat to slavery. Fear that Republicans would end slavery nationwide.
Perceived threat to slavery. Fear that Republicans would end slavery nationwide.
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What was the primary message of Lincoln's inaugural address?
What was the primary message of Lincoln's inaugural address?
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Preservation of the Union. Pledged no interference with existing slavery.
Preservation of the Union. Pledged no interference with existing slavery.
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Identify the four border states that remained in the Union.
Identify the four border states that remained in the Union.
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Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri. Slave states that remained loyal to the Union.
Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri. Slave states that remained loyal to the Union.
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What was the primary goal of the Constitutional Union Party in 1860?
What was the primary goal of the Constitutional Union Party in 1860?
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To preserve the Union. Moderate party seeking to avoid sectional conflict.
To preserve the Union. Moderate party seeking to avoid sectional conflict.
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Which region predominantly supported Lincoln in the 1860 election?
Which region predominantly supported Lincoln in the 1860 election?
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Northern states. Lincoln won virtually all Northern electoral votes.
Northern states. Lincoln won virtually all Northern electoral votes.
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What was the result of the 1860 election for Southern states?
What was the result of the 1860 election for Southern states?
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Several Southern states seceded from the Union. Lincoln's victory prompted immediate secession crisis.
Several Southern states seceded from the Union. Lincoln's victory prompted immediate secession crisis.
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What was the main platform of the Republican Party in 1860?
What was the main platform of the Republican Party in 1860?
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Opposition to the expansion of slavery. Key position that distinguished Republicans from Democrats.
Opposition to the expansion of slavery. Key position that distinguished Republicans from Democrats.
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Which candidate represented the Northern Democrats in 1860?
Which candidate represented the Northern Democrats in 1860?
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Stephen A. Douglas. Advocated popular sovereignty on slavery question.
Stephen A. Douglas. Advocated popular sovereignty on slavery question.
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Which political party did John Bell represent in the 1860 election?
Which political party did John Bell represent in the 1860 election?
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Constitutional Union Party. Moderate party focused on preserving the Union.
Constitutional Union Party. Moderate party focused on preserving the Union.
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Identify the main consequence of Lincoln's election for the Southern states.
Identify the main consequence of Lincoln's election for the Southern states.
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Secession of Southern states. Southern fear of Republican anti-slavery policies.
Secession of Southern states. Southern fear of Republican anti-slavery policies.
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Which event marked the beginning of the Civil War following secession?
Which event marked the beginning of the Civil War following secession?
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Attack on Fort Sumter. April 12, 1861, Confederate assault began hostilities.
Attack on Fort Sumter. April 12, 1861, Confederate assault began hostilities.
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What document did Southern states use to justify secession?
What document did Southern states use to justify secession?
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Declaration of the Causes of Secession. Formal statements explaining reasons for leaving Union.
Declaration of the Causes of Secession. Formal statements explaining reasons for leaving Union.
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What was the outcome of the 1860 election for Northern Democrats?
What was the outcome of the 1860 election for Northern Democrats?
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Douglas won only Missouri. Poor showing despite national Democratic organization.
Douglas won only Missouri. Poor showing despite national Democratic organization.
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Which state was the last to secede from the Union?
Which state was the last to secede from the Union?
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Tennessee. Seceded June 8, 1861, after Fort Sumter.
Tennessee. Seceded June 8, 1861, after Fort Sumter.
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What was the total number of electoral votes won by Lincoln in 1860?
What was the total number of electoral votes won by Lincoln in 1860?
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180 electoral votes. Needed 152 to win; achieved decisive victory.
180 electoral votes. Needed 152 to win; achieved decisive victory.
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What was the geographic region of Breckinridge's strongest support?
What was the geographic region of Breckinridge's strongest support?
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Southern states. Carried most Deep South electoral votes.
Southern states. Carried most Deep South electoral votes.
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What was the significance of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
What was the significance of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
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Highlighted opposing views on slavery. 1858 Senate debates exposed irreconcilable differences.
Highlighted opposing views on slavery. 1858 Senate debates exposed irreconcilable differences.
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