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?