Exploring Politics and Economy in the Civil War

Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

• Kentucky

• South Carolina

• Missouri

• Virginia

What was Lincoln's main goal in his inaugural speech?

• To support the rights of states

• To declare war on the Confederacy

• To preserve the Union

• To abolish slavery immediately

Why did Lincoln avoid discussing slavery in his inaugural speech?

• He was indifferent to the issue

• To encourage the South to rejoin the Union

• Because he supported slavery

• To gain support from the border states

Which battle is considered the first action of the Civil War?

• Battle of Bull Run

• Attack on Fort Sumter

• Siege of Vicksburg

• Battle of Gettysburg

What was the primary cause of the Civil War according to the lecture?

• Political power struggle

• Economic differences

• Slavery

• States' rights

What role did African-American soldiers play in the Union army?

• They were not allowed to serve

• Served in non-combat roles only

• Made up about 10% of the Union military

• Served as officers only

How did Lincoln's administration ensure the loyalty of the border states?

• By offering financial incentives

• Declaring martial law in some areas

• Allowing them to keep slavery

• Promising them more political power

What was Lincoln's stance on slavery at the beginning of the Civil War?

• He aimed to preserve the Union, regardless of slavery's status

• He was indifferent and focused on other issues

• He aimed to abolish it immediately

• He supported the expansion of slavery

How did the North finance the Civil War?

• By borrowing from foreign countries

• Issuing greenbacks and selling bonds

• Only through taxes

• Confiscating Southern assets

What was a significant disadvantage for the Confederacy?

• Lack of industrial capacity

• Inferior numbers in population

• Lack of experienced military leaders

• No foreign support