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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where might one have this experience?

2. Some believe that Lincoln wanted to be compared to what great historical figure?

3. In Lincoln's mind, which one of these things was not considered to be logical?

4. Where is Gettysburg?

5. Wills says this about Lincoln, "He was a Transcendentalist without the ______."

Short Essay Questions

1. The failure of what document could be considered to be the impetus for the Civil War?

2. What habit of Lincoln's was worrisome to his family? Why were they worried?

3. What are the most basic requirements for a speech?

4. How did Joseph Story fit into the anti-slavery movement?

5. What were Wills' duties in addition to burying the bodies of the fallen soldiers?

6. In addition to writing and oratory, what other art form was being revived at the time?

7. Why did Mrs. Lincoln engage in contact with the spirit world? How was this done?

8. How did Lincoln's views on antislavery correspond to those of Theodore Parker?

9. What was the basis of forming American ideals in the Constitution?

10. What was Henry Clay's main objective in the political arena?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a great deal to be said about Everett's classic style as well as Lincoln's economical use of words. While both were effective styles, there were occasions when one was more appropriate than the other. Compare the styles of speech used by the two men. Also list differences and how they affected the overall presentation.

Essay Topic 2

Henry Clay and Daniel Webster were both prominent political figures during the Civil War. Although the men operated in two separate parts of the country, there are many similarities in their policies and actions in politics. Compare and contrast the lives of Henry Clay and Daniel Webster.

Essay Topic 3

What was Lincoln most concerned about in regards to the Gettysburg Address? Were the concerns well founded or frivolous? How were the concerns addressed? Did any other public figure/speaker face any of those same concerns? If so, who? How were the concerns resolved?

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