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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. In November Lincoln and Douglas had their first debate over what, starting a rivalry that would last years?
(a) Female suffrage.
(b) Negro suffrage.
(c) The national debt.
(d) State banks.

2. Originally was slavery going to be allowed in the West?
(a) No.
(b) Possibly.
(c) Yes.
(d) Someday.

3. On January 1st, 1863, as Commander in Chief of the army and navy, Lincoln would do what?
(a) Send his army and navy fleets to battle.
(b) Force all white men age eighteen and older to join the military.
(c) Liberate all slaves in the rebel states.
(d) Force all POWs to be Union soldiers.

4. South Carolina unanimously voted to do what?
(a) Secede from the Union.
(b) Stay with the Union.
(c) Create their own nation.
(d) Remain peaceful.

5. What school did Lincoln attend irregularly between ages 11 and 15, developing interests in reading, poetry, penmanship, and the early years of the American Republic?
(a) The "blab school."
(b) A private school.
(c) A parochial school.
(d) A boarding school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Lincoln's first cabinet appointment?

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

3. Vicksburg surrendered to Grant who Lincoln admired for what reason?

4. Insecurities with whom would plague him for many years?

5. Why did Lincoln write to Mary Owens to release her from their engagement?

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