Which event was the catalyst for the secession of the first seven southern states in 1861?

a) passage of a higher protective tariff.
b) issuance of the emancipation proclamation.
c) the election of abraham lincoln as president.
d) the shipment of the union supplies to fort sumter.

Government powers not provided to the national government in the us constitution but are rather given to the states by the 10th amendment is called?

Which of the following is the main reason early new england had villages rather than cities? 1. the area did not have ports for trade. 2. not many people lived in new england at the time. 3. new england did not have the natural resources to support cities. 4. the settlers set up new england with villages for religious reasons.

Describe the relations between the united states and other countries under the articles of confederation. 3-4 sentences