1. How did Webster view the Compromise of 1850 in terms of his anti-slavery convictions?
(a) He thought it would give him power to run for President.
(b) He wanted to bring the prospect of Civil War to a head.
(c) He viewed it as a short-term compromise.
(d) He believed that compromise would eventually lead to abolition.

2. What was the result of Webster's courageous stand in giving the Seventh of March speech?
(a) Webster would have become president but he died 2 years later.
(b) Webster was honored by his constituents as a man of courage.
(c) Webster sacrificed his potential presidential run and his popularity.
(d) Webster changed his position of slavery to agree with Clay.

3. Besides appearing to be disloyal to his father when he aligned himself with Jefferson's politics, what other problem arose for John Quincey Adams?
(a) Disillusionment of his party when he broke with them and voted with Jefferson.
(b) He was forced to change political parties and lose his seniority.
(c) His mother becaue distraught that her son and husband did not agree.
(d) He lost his political influence for many months.

4. Why was Webster a leader in the North prior to the Civil War?
(a) He was older than any other politician.
(b) He had strong views against slavery.
(c) He could out talk his opponents.
(d) He knew all the words in the dictionary.

5. How was Benton's behavior different when he was with his family from when he was involved in politics?
(a) He was easy on political opponents and harsh on his family.
(b) He was always warm and gentle around his family.
(c) He held his family by fear.
(d) He hid his wife's mental illness from the public.