Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) Social Science Practice Test

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Who served as the first president of the Confederacy?

Abraham Lincoln
James Buchanan
Robert E. Lee
Jefferson Davis

The correct answer is: Jefferson Davis

Jefferson Davis served as the first president of the Confederacy, which was formed by several Southern states that seceded from the Union in 1861. Davis was a key figure in the Confederacy, having been appointed to this role by the newly established Confederate Congress. He had prior experience in politics and military service, which gave him a significant background for leading the Confederate states during the Civil War. His presidency was marked by efforts to unify the Southern states and to effectively manage the war effort against the Union. In contrast, the other figures listed had different roles and statuses. Abraham Lincoln was the president of the United States during this period, James Buchanan was the president before Lincoln and faced challenges with the Southern secession, and Robert E. Lee was a leading general in the Confederate Army, not a president. Understanding this context clarifies why Jefferson Davis is recognized as the first and only president of the Confederacy.