Civil War Part 1 Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

Describe how Lincoln’s election splits the Union:
He was against slavery and had spoke out upon it. He won the pres. Election and he wasn’t on the ballot. Other candidates split votes and also shows politics split on regional lines.

Describe how the South reacts to the election of Lincoln:
South were outraged someone could win election without southern vote. They felt they had no voice in the national government. South Carolina summoned a convention and seceded from the union.

Describe the founding of the Confederate government:
In Feb. of 1861 seven states (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, GA, and Florida) joined together to form Confederate States of America. The formed a new gov that stressed states rights and no restrictions on slavery but to win support from abroad prevented new slaves from other countries.

Describe the breakout of the war at Fort Sumter:
The Fed troops at Fort Sumter needed supplies so Lincoln faced dilemma should he try and re-supply the fort risking war, or should he let Feds take it even though promised to protect fed property. Lincoln decided he was going to notify South that he was sending only food. South was suspicious of Lincoln’s intentions and ordered troops at Sumter to surrender which the fed troops refused so south fired on Sumter. Both sided were angry

Describe the Advantages of the North: