Question

Abraham Lincoln caused four states to join the Confederacy by

a.
declaring war.
c.
emancipating the enslaved people.
b.
firing on Fort Sumter.
d.
calling for troops.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. calling for troops.
Abraham Lincoln obviously wanted the states to unite in a confederacy, but not all of them shared his opinion. However, when he threatened he would call for troops in those states, they (Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Caroline) joined in.