Lincoln's Path to the Presidency and the Looming Civil War

The video covers Abraham Lincoln's unexpected rise to the Republican nomination and his election as President amidst a nation divided over slavery. Despite his personal opposition to slavery, Lincoln's primary goal was to preserve the Union. His election led to Southern states seceding, forming the Confederate States of America. Lincoln faced threats and challenges as he prepared for office, determined to prevent the expansion of slavery. His inauguration marked the beginning of the Civil War, a conflict that would become the deadliest in American history.

What was Abraham Lincoln's main political achievement before becoming the Republican nominee for President?

• Winning a Senate seat

• Serving as a governor

• Losing two Senate elections

• Being a military general

What was the South's primary concern about Lincoln's presidency?

• He would increase taxes

• He would reduce military spending

• He would move the capital

• He would abolish slavery

Which state was the first to secede from the Union after Lincoln's election?

• Georgia

• Texas

• Virginia

• South Carolina

What was Lincoln's primary objective upon taking office?

• Expanding the United States

• Preserving the Union

• Abolishing slavery immediately

• Strengthening the military

How did Lincoln respond to threats before his inauguration?

• He wore a disguise

• He increased security

• He canceled public appearances

• He ignored them

What was Lincoln's stance on slavery at his inauguration?

• He promised to abolish it immediately

• He supported its expansion

• He ignored the issue

• He allowed it to remain where it existed

How many men did the South mobilize for their army?

• 500,000

• 800,000

• 1,000,000

• 2,500,000

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The Battle of Antietam

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The Gettysburg Address

How did the Civil War compare to other American wars in terms of casualties?

• It had no casualties

• It had the same number of casualties

• It had fewer casualties

• It had more casualties

What was the size of the Union Army compared to the Confederate Army?

• Non-existent

• Equal

• Larger

• Smaller