What event directly triggered the secession of South Carolina from the Union?

Abraham Lincoln's election as president

Explain how the issue of slavery led to the dissolution of the Whig party and the rise of the Republican party in the 1850s.

The Whig party was unable to address the slavery issue effectively, causing it to fall apart. The Republican party emerged with a clear stance against the expansion of slavery, attracting those who opposed its spread.

Describe how the failure of Presidents Buchanan and Lincoln to peacefully resolve the secession crisis contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War.

Both presidents were unable to negotiate a compromise that would bring the Confederate states back into the Union. Lincoln's refusal to remove Union troops from Confederate territory ultimately led to the attack on Fort Sumter, initiating the war.

Causes Of The Civil War Lesson Plan for Grade 8th Grade

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I can explain the major causes of the Civil War.

1
In the 1850s, the issue of slavery greatly upset the balance of political parties, leading to the dissolution of the Whig party and the rise of the Republican party.
2
The presidential election of 1860 was won by Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln, which led to South Carolina's immediate secession from the Union.
3
The Civil War began when South Carolinan militiamen attacked Fort Sumter in 1861, prompting President Lincoln to send Union troops to retake the South.

Causes of the Civil War

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