Question

which of the following states seceded after the battle of fort sumter?

check all of the boxes that apply.

• virginia
• tennessee
• texas
• north carolina
• west virginia

Explanation:

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Analyze the map legend and timeline

The map shows the "Secession of Southern States" with two distinct periods:

• Orange states seceded in Jan/Feb 1861 (labeled as 1860 on the map's simplified legend, representing the first wave of secession before Fort Sumter).
• Purple states seceded in Apr/June 1861 (labeled as 1860 on the map's simplified legend, representing the second wave of secession after Fort Sumter).

The Battle of Fort Sumter occurred in April 1861, marking the Outbreak of the Civil War. Therefore, states that seceded after this battle correspond to the purple-shaded region on the map (Apr/June).

Evaluate each state option

• Virginia (VA): Shaded purple on the map, indicating it seceded in the second wave (April 17, 1861) following the battle. This option applies.
• Tennessee (TN): Shaded purple on the map, indicating it seceded in the second wave (June 8, 1861) following the battle. This option applies.
• Texas (TX): Shaded orange on the map, indicating it seceded during the first wave (February 1, 1861) before Fort Sumter. This option does not apply.
• North Carolina (NC): Shaded purple on the map, indicating it seceded in the second wave (May 20, 1861) following the battle. This option applies.
• West Virginia: West Virginia did not secede to join the Confederacy; instead, the western counties of Virginia broke away from Virginia to remain loyal to the Union. This option does not apply.

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<mcq-correct>Virginia</mcq-correct>
<mcq-correct>Tennessee</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>Texas</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>North Carolina</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>West Virginia</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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The map shows the "Secession of Southern States" with two distinct periods:

• Orange states seceded in Jan/Feb 1861 (labeled as 1860 on the map's simplified legend, representing the first wave of secession before Fort Sumter).
• Purple states seceded in Apr/June 1861 (labeled as 1860 on the map's simplified legend, representing the second wave of secession after Fort Sumter).

The Battle of Fort Sumter occurred in April 1861, marking the Outbreak of the Civil War. Therefore, states that seceded after this battle correspond to the purple-shaded region on the map (Apr/June).

Evaluate each state option

• Virginia (VA): Shaded purple on the map, indicating it seceded in the second wave (April 17, 1861) following the battle. This option applies.
• Tennessee (TN): Shaded purple on the map, indicating it seceded in the second wave (June 8, 1861) following the battle. This option applies.
• Texas (TX): Shaded orange on the map, indicating it seceded during the first wave (February 1, 1861) before Fort Sumter. This option does not apply.
• North Carolina (NC): Shaded purple on the map, indicating it seceded in the second wave (May 20, 1861) following the battle. This option applies.
• West Virginia: West Virginia did not secede to join the Confederacy; instead, the western counties of Virginia broke away from Virginia to remain loyal to the Union. This option does not apply.

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<mcq-correct>Virginia</mcq-correct>
<mcq-correct>Tennessee</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>Texas</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>North Carolina</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>West Virginia</mcq-option>
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