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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Kennedy say courage is found?
(a) From looking in one's own soul.
(b) From fighting in the school yard.
(c) From stories like those in his book.
(d) From public school education.

2. What nickname was given to Joe Cannon because of his power?
(a) King Cannon.
(b) Czar Cannon.
(c) Duke Cannon.
(d) Lord Cannon.

3. What method did Sen. Norris use to prevent the passage of the Armed Ship Bill?
(a) Collecting enough votes to defveat it.
(b) Filibuster.
(c) A Petition.
(d) Buried in committee.

4. Who was the only Southern senator who refused to secede with his state?
(a) Andrew Johnson.
(b) Andrew Jackson.
(c) Jefferson Davis.
(d) Thomas Hart Benton.

5. What issue caused Benton finally to begin losing popularity in Missouri?
(a) Benton refused to own slaves.
(b) Benton had too many duels.
(c) The Missouri voters felt allied to the South but Benton supported the Union.
(d) The Missouri voters became ashamed of Benton's rough behavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Johnson's purpose as President that caused him problems with the Radical Republicans?

2. Why did Houston define himself as an old fogy?

3. What action by Texas brought about the end of Houston's career?

4. What did Lamar say about his vote against the Matthews Resolution?

5. What was the famous put down of historian T. B. Macaulay by Prime Minister Melborne?

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