QUESTIONS.
1. How was the Presidential contest of 1860 viewed?
2. What was the issue? Who were the candidates; and what were their platforms?
3. What was the real issue between the Democrats and Republicans? What views were held by each party?
4. To whom were most of the Southern people giving support? How did they view the probable election of Mr. Lincoln?
5. Who were elected? What did some of the Southern States intend to do?
6. What occurred before the inauguration of Mr. Lincoln?
7. What act was passed by the North Carolina Legislature?
8. Can you tell the result of the vote upon this question?
9. What was the South beginning to realize?
10. What call was made upon North Carolina by Mr. Lincoln? With what result?
11. When did North Carolina leave the Union?
12. Can you repeat the Ordinance of Secession?
13. Mention the political opinions to be found in the State upon these questions?
14. What had been the hope of many of our people? How was the news of secession received?
15. What occurred on June 9th? Who succeeded Governor Ellis?
16. What seizures were made by North Carolina authorities?
17. What are the thoughts upon this period?