Form 12: Secession & The Formation of the Confederacy
Explore the process of southern secession and the establishment of the Confederate States of America. Learn how political divisions culminated in a split nation.
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When did South Carolina formally pass its Ordinance of Secession?
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How many Southern states initially seceded and formed the Confederate States of America by February 1861?
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Who was elected as the President of the Confederate States of America?
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Where was the first capital city of the Confederate States of America located?
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What argument did seceding states use to justify leaving the United States?
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What was President James Buchanan's position on secession during his final months in office?
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What was the Crittenden Compromise proposed in late 1860?
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Why did Republicans reject the Crittenden Compromise?
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Who was elected Vice President of the Confederacy and gave the famous 'Cornerstone Speech'?
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What did Alexander Stephens claim was the 'cornerstone' of the Confederacy in his 1861 speech?
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How did President Lincoln address secession in his First Inaugural Address in March 1861?
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Which of the following was NOT among the first seven states to secede?