What was a significant challenge Abraham Lincoln faced upon taking office?

Civil War Key Concepts and Events

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Negotiating with foreign powers
Balancing the national budget
Establishing a new political party
Dealing with the secession of Southern states
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which event marked the beginning of armed conflict in the Civil War?
The election of Abraham Lincoln
The attack on Fort Sumter
The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation
The Battle of Gettysburg
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why were the border states significant during the Civil War?
They had the largest populations
They were the main producers of cotton
They contained vital transportation routes
They were the first to secede from the Union
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was one of the South's main advantages at the start of the Civil War?
Control of the railroads
Fighting a defensive war on familiar territory
More industrial resources
A larger population
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which economic factor gave the North an advantage over the South?
Greater reliance on agriculture
A larger number of factories
Control of the Mississippi River
More experienced military leaders
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the South fail to secure foreign aid during the Civil War?
The North's diplomatic efforts
The South's lack of military success
Britain's surplus of cotton
France's support for the Union
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Trent Affair?
A treaty signed with France
An agreement between the North and South
A diplomatic incident involving a British ship
A battle between Union and Confederate forces
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