Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) Social Science Practice Test

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Which document formally established the Confederacy's leadership?

The Articles of Confederation
The Constitution of the Confederacy
The Declaration of Independence
The Emancipation Proclamation

The correct answer is: The Constitution of the Confederacy

The Constitution of the Confederacy formally established the leadership of the Confederate States of America. Adopted in 1861, this document outlined the structure of the government, similar to the U.S. Constitution, while emphasizing the values and principles that were central to the Confederacy, such as states' rights and the institution of slavery. It specified the roles and powers of the President, lawmakers, and other offices within the Confederacy, thereby providing a framework for governance during the Civil War. The Articles of Confederation, while also a governing document, pertained to the original United States and highlighted a very different set of challenges and a unique governance style post-Revolution. The Declaration of Independence marked the colonies' separation from British rule, not the establishment of a new governmental structure. Similarly, the Emancipation Proclamation focused on the issue of slavery and was a wartime measure issued by President Lincoln, rather than laying out any framework for the leadership of the Confederacy.