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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. Lincoln and who ran on the Republican ticket for the next election?

2. Lincoln declared a blockade of the Southern coast, and was trying desperately to keep the border states in the Union, including what states?

3. Who were refuges for Lincoln?

4. Robert, Lincoln's oldest son, wanted to do what, but Mary said no?

5. How was Meade like his predecessors?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Lincoln handle McClellan's inactivity?

2. What was the Crittenden Plan?

3. What ended Lincoln's 10% plan? How was he affected by this and other actions by members of the Republican Party?

4. What did the Union worry about Great Britain doing? What did Great Britain end up doing? Why might they have done this?

5. Describe Lincoln's vision. What was Mary's interpretation of this vision?

6. What happened when McClellan clashed with General Lee over Richmond?

7. How did Lincoln go about changing who was in charge of the Potomac Army?

8. Describe Lincoln's initial cabinet members.

9. What did Lincoln do with the Fugitive Slave Law? What were the effects of this?

10. How did Lincoln get slavery outlawed in all federal territories?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lincoln became known for his physical strength and honesty.

Part 1) Describe Lincoln's physical build and character. How is this seen in him as a child and throughout his adolescence?

Part 2) How do these traits benefit him as a lawyer and politician?

Part 3) How might people think of you? What traits are dominant in your appearance and personality?

Essay Topic 2

Lincoln and Douglas hold many debates and give many speeches.

Part 1) Who is Douglas? Compare Douglas and Lincoln. Describe Lincoln and Douglas' relationship.

Part 2) Describe their debates and speeches. How did this competition between these two men affect the U.S. at this time, including the beliefs of the general public, politics, war, and the institution of slavery?

Part 3) Do debates and speeches such as this influence us today? If so, how? If not, why not?

Essay Topic 3

Lincoln was growing sicker and sicker.

Part 1) What might have been causing this illness? How did his role as President affect his health?

Part 2) How did this coincide with another vision? How might all this have affected him?

Part 3) If he had not been assassinated, do you believe he would have been able to finish out his second term in office? Why or why not?

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