The Nation Divided Quiz 15.4

John Brown had many supporters who joined his army.

• True

• False

John Brown was a black run away slave who started a rebellion.

• True

• False

The text tells us that Abraham Lincoln agreed with John Browns tactics of protesting slavery.

• True

• False

The text tells us that president Lincoln's election made the south want to secede even more?

• Agree

• Disagree

When Abraham Lincoln was elected he promised to destroy all slavery in the nation.

• True

• False

Which southern state seceded from the union first?

• Florida

• Georgia

• Texas

• South Carolina

Who was elected president of the new southern states country?

• John J. Crittenden

• Jefferson Davis

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Bell

What was the name given to the new southern country?

• Constitutional Union

• Confederate States of America

• Southern States of America

• New Union

The text tells us that Abraham Lincoln was quick to want to go to war against the south.

• Agree

• Disagree

Which is the best big idea statement for this section?

• President Lincoln, a great leader keeps the country united.

• John Brown's rebellion initiated the southern secession.

• The United States broke apart due to the growing conflict over slavery.

• Southern rebellion against the Union.