Game 65, Week 3, Quiz B

[Glorybound]

Answers due in by Sunday, 4/25/10 by 6pm, central


1……Who said, in a message delivered to the newly formed Confederate Congress in Richmond, the following? "We may well rejoice that we have forever severed our connection with a government that thus tramples on all principles of constitutional liberty, and with a people in whose presence such avowals could be hazarded."



2…..In Missouri, June of 1861, governor Jackson continues to demand what?



3…..In Missouri, who is the man who continues to counteract the wishes of Gov. Jackson?


4…..What does the Missouri state convention declare when they gather on July 30, 1861, and pass by a vote of 56-25?


5…..Hamilton R. Gamble, newly appointed Provisional governor of Missouri, issues a proclamation enjoining all Missourians to do what?

 

[samgrant]

1. Jefferson Davis (July 20, 1861)

2. Withdrawal of Union troops and the neutrality of the state of Missouri

3. Nathaniel Lyon (won the flip a coin over Francis P. Blair, Jr)

4. That the offices of Governor, LT. Governor, Sec. of State, and general Assembly be vacated and new ones be elected, in the interim the three high offices above would be appointed by the Convention, etc.

5. that the people of the state not be enemies of each other

 

[Oxkern]

1. Jefferson Davis

2. That the state remain neutral

3. Captain Nathaniel Lyonn

4. Declared the offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Secretary of State vacant

5. The proclamation enjoined the people of the state "that they perform the duty of giving information of deposits of munitions of war belonging to the State, that they may come to the possession of the State without being captured by the troops of the United Slates. It is further enjoined on all citizens of a suitable age, to enrol themselves in military organizations, that they may take part in the defence of the State. "

 

[Pvt Miles]

Answers to Game # 65. Week 3, Quiz B

1. Jefferson Davis.
2. The removal of Federal troops.from Missoui.
3. Nathaniel Lyon.
4. They declared the state offices of governor, lieutenant governor and secretary of state vacant, as those holding these offices were engaged in treasonable activity and that all acts in pursuance of treason and hostility to the Federal government were null and void. The also elected to fill the vacancies of governor, lieutenant governor and secretary of state.
5. Since officers and their troops belonging to the Confederacy had invaded Missouri, all citizens were to perform the duty of giving information of deposits of munitions of war belonging to Missouri & all citizens of a suitable age were to enroll in military organizations to take part in defense of Missouri.

 

[hoosier]

1. My guess is Jefferson Davis (and if he didn't say it, he probably wished he had)

2. Jackson demanded another meeting of the Missouri Constitutional Convention to reconsider the question of secession, which they had previously voted against.

3. Robert Wilson, chairman of the Convention and a Unionist

4. They declare the state's top offices vacant and name new provisional officers, including Hamilton Gamble as governor.

5. ?

 

[Glorybound]

Need an extra day on this folks. Will have the answers and the new game up by Monday night, thanks.


Lee

 

[Glorybound]

1……Who said, in a message delivered to the newly formed Confederate Congress in Richmond, the following? "We may well rejoice that we have forever severed our connection with a government that thus tramples on all principles of constitutional liberty, and with a people in whose presence such avowals could be hazarded."
Answer: Jefferson Davis



2…..In Missouri, June of 1861, governor Jackson continues to demand what?
Answer: Jackson continues to demand that Union troops not travel through or be quartered in Missouri.


3…..In Missouri, who is the man who continues to counteract the wishes of Gov. Jackson?
Answer: Nathaniel Lyon.


4…..What does the Missouri state convention declare when they gather on July 30, 1861, and pass by a vote of 56-25?
Answer: All state offices are vacated and Hamilton Gamble (pro-Union) is the new provisional governor.


5…..Hamilton R. Gamble, newly appointed Provisional governor of Missouri, issues a proclamation enjoining all Missourians to do what?
Answer: He asks for Missourians to join up in the service of the state, and demands that Confederate forces "quit" Missouri.

 

[Glorybound]

Previous points standings, to date, Game 65

Ellsworth Avenger.......5
Hoosier......................18
Oxkern.......................9
Prroh.........................5
Pvt Miles....................18
Samgrant...................23
Stonewall1982............4



Current game scores, Week 3, Quiz B
Hoosier......................2
Oxkern.......................4
Pvt. Miles...................5
Samgrant...................4



Total points standings, to date, Game 65

Ellsworth Avenger.......5
Hoosier.....................20
Oxkern......................13
Prroh.........................5
Pvt Miles....................23
Samgrant...................27
Stonewall1982............4