President of the Confederate States of America

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the commander-in-chief?Supreme authority over the Confederate Army and Navy
2. What is the term of office?Six years, as stipulated by the Confederate Constitution
3. What was the role of the President of the Confederate States of America?The President was the head of state and government, ran the country, signed laws, picked cabinet members, and led the army and navy.
4. Who was the only person to be President of the Confederate States?Jefferson Davis was the only person who served as President of the Confederate States.

Secession: The act of formally withdrawing from a federation or body, especially a political state.
Electoral College: A body of electors established by the Confederate Constitution to elect the president and vice president.
Treaty Negotiation: The process of formal discussions between nations to reach an agreement.
Reprieve and Pardon: Executive powers to temporarily delay or permanently forgive a sentence for a crime.