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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Nine: The New Reckoning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kansas rejected the LeCompton Constitution, ensuring what?
(a) It would eventually be a slave state.
(b) It would eventually be a free state.
(c) It could be a free state.
(d) It would be a slave state.

2. Lincoln demoted McDowell in favor of who to take command of the Army of the Potomac?
(a) John Garland.
(b) Joseph E. Johnston.
(c) George B. McClellan.
(d) Winfield Scott.

3. Lincoln preached what?
(a) Isolationism.
(b) Reason and calculated solutions rather than impassioned demonstrations.
(c) Imperialism.
(d) Impassioned demonstrations rather than reason and calculated solutions.

4. What did Democrats call Lincoln?
(a) A Know-Nothing.
(b) An insane man.
(c) A great leader.
(d) A warmonger and an abolitionist.

5. Lincoln read newspapers voraciously, and was concerned about what?
(a) Equality between men and women.
(b) The contrast in socio-economic levels.
(c) Race riots between white men and abolitionists.
(d) Large company monopolies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lincoln's small war department was __________ prepared to deal with such a colossal undertaking.

2. After his election, Lincoln had a troubling ________.

3. Lincoln had to relieve General Burnside because of what?

4. Lincoln was intimidated by Mary's _______________.

5. The Senate wanted to make what a war objective?

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