Question

true or false: In 1861, the Confederate Congress moved the capital of the Confederacy to Charleston, South Carolina​

Answer 1

The correct answer is False.

Explanation

The Confederate States of America is the name by which a country that existed from 1861 to 1865 was known. This country originated from the seven states that wanted to separate from the United States (South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas). These states were also characterized by the fact that slavery was legal, which benefited the large landowners since their economic income depended to a great extent on agriculture, particularly cotton. Additionally, another important event in this country was the annexation of four other states, including Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina after they were dissatisfied with the demand for troops by President Lincoln, so that once After Virginia was integrated into the Confederate States, the capital was moved from Montgomery (Alabama) to Richmond (Virginia). Therefore, the correct answer is False.