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American Civil War Worksheet

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Chapter 14 Study Guide

Section 1

Why was the goal of the Republican Party that was formed in 1854?

Tariff:

3. The 2 Democratic Candidates for President in 1860 were

The Republican Candidate for President was:

5. What did the Southern states threaten to do if the Republican candidate won?

6. Who won the election of 1860?

7. Why was Lincoln’s name not on the ballots in the south?

8. What was the first state to secede from the Union?

9. What new country did the 11 states that seceded from the Union form?

10. Ordinance:

11. Texas became the _____ state to secede from the Union on _______________

12. Why did Sam Houston refuse to take the oath of office to the Confederacy?

13. Why did Sam Houston refuse to use the troops President Lincoln offered?

14. Who was the first Ad Interim governor of Confederate Texas?

15. Who was the first elected governor of Confederate Texas?

Section 2

16. Where did the Civil officially begin?

American Civil War Worksheet