7 Questions
What was the reason for the secession of South Carolina and six other states from the Union?
They disagreed with Lincoln's stance against the spread of slavery
According to Lincoln's First Inaugural Address, what was his stance on the legality of state secession?
He stated that no state could legally choose to secede from the Union
Who was the president of the Confederate States of America during its formation in February 1861?
Jefferson Davis of Mississippi
Where did the Civil War begin as a result of Confederate forces opening fire, starting the conflict?
Fort Sumter in South Carolina
How many more states joined the Confederacy after the fighting at Fort Sumter?
4
What was the reason for the formation of the Confederate States of America?
To establish an independent nation separate from the United States
What was President Lincoln's stance on slavery in territories where it already existed?
He didn’t plan to outlaw slavery where it currently existed
Test your knowledge about Abraham Lincoln's election as the 16th president of the U.S. in 1860, the secession of southern states, and Lincoln's stance on slavery during his First Inaugural Address.
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