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What event occurred in December of 1860 that marked a significant turning point before the start of the American Civil War?
What event occurred in December of 1860 that marked a significant turning point before the start of the American Civil War?
- The firing upon Fort Sumter.
- South Carolina seceding from the United States. (correct)
- Buchanan's stern approach towards the Southern states.
- The election of Abraham Lincoln.
Why did Southern politicians become angered by the Republican nominee Abraham Lincoln winning the presidency?
Why did Southern politicians become angered by the Republican nominee Abraham Lincoln winning the presidency?
- Because Lincoln was a lawyer from Illinois.
- Because they were in favor of the Republican Party's anti-slavery stance.
- Because they wanted to preserve slavery, which they believed Lincoln threatened. (correct)
- Because they had a personal rivalry with Lincoln.
What was Buchanan's initial hope regarding Southern states in the presidential diplomacy mentioned?
What was Buchanan's initial hope regarding Southern states in the presidential diplomacy mentioned?
- To encourage them to secede from the United States.
- To convince them not to secede from the Union. (correct)
- To convince them to elect a Republican president.
- To persuade them to join forces against the Republican party.
What action did Buchanan take when he realized the South had no interest in his olive branch?
What action did Buchanan take when he realized the South had no interest in his olive branch?
Why did Buchanan let the clock run out on his presidency instead of taking further action before leaving office?
Why did Buchanan let the clock run out on his presidency instead of taking further action before leaving office?
What was the immediate consequence of South Carolina's militia firing upon a ship approaching Fort Sumter?
What was the immediate consequence of South Carolina's militia firing upon a ship approaching Fort Sumter?
What was Buchanan's main failure according to the text?
What was Buchanan's main failure according to the text?
What role did Abraham Lincoln play in the events leading up to the American Civil War?
What role did Abraham Lincoln play in the events leading up to the American Civil War?
Why did Southern politicians begin making their move according to the text?
Why did Southern politicians begin making their move according to the text?
What was Buchanan's reaction after South Carolina seceded from the United States?
What was Buchanan's reaction after South Carolina seceded from the United States?
What was the consequence of South Carolina's militia firing upon the ship approaching Fort Sumter?
What was the consequence of South Carolina's militia firing upon the ship approaching Fort Sumter?
Why did Buchanan's tactic change after realizing the South had no interest in diplomacy?
Why did Buchanan's tactic change after realizing the South had no interest in diplomacy?
What was the main reason Southern states seceded according to the text?
What was the main reason Southern states seceded according to the text?
What was Buchanan's primary failure as mentioned in the text?
What was Buchanan's primary failure as mentioned in the text?
Why did Buchanan retreat from active diplomacy as mentioned in the text?
Why did Buchanan retreat from active diplomacy as mentioned in the text?
What event prompted Buchanan to order the resupply of Ft. Sumter?
What event prompted Buchanan to order the resupply of Ft. Sumter?
What was Buchanan's initial strategy regarding Southern states in his presidential diplomacy?
What was Buchanan's initial strategy regarding Southern states in his presidential diplomacy?
Why did Southern politicians begin making their move according to the text?
Why did Southern politicians begin making their move according to the text?
What was the result of Buchanan's delay in taking action before leaving office?
What was the result of Buchanan's delay in taking action before leaving office?
Why was Abraham Lincoln considered a 'relative unknown' before becoming president?
Why was Abraham Lincoln considered a 'relative unknown' before becoming president?
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