10 Questions
What event led to the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation by Lincoln in 1863?
The outbreak of the Civil War
What was the backbone of the southern economy in the mid-19th century?
Chattel slavery
Why did some northerners feel that southern politicians had too much power in the House and Senate?
They felt that the south had too much influence on politics
Why did many attempts at compromise between northern and southern politicians fail?
The inability to avoid secession and war
Which states were part of the Confederate States of America formed after seceding from the Union?
South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama
What was the primary cause of the American Civil War?
The long-standing disagreement over the institution of slavery
Who was elected as the first and only President of the Confederate States of America?
Jefferson Davis
What was Abraham Lincoln's stance on slavery?
He was anti-slavery
How many states initially seceded from the Union to form the Confederate States of America?
7 states
What was the outcome of the American Civil War?
The United States defeated the Confederate States
Test your knowledge of the American Civil War with this quiz containing ten basic facts about the historic conflict between the Union and the Confederacy.
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