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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. Reconstruction in Louisiana was _____________.

2. Upon reports that Grant was drinking again, Lincoln did what?

3. After a month of preparation, the Grand Army met the rebels where, though the Grand Army was ill-trained and the Union suffered a humiliating defeat?

4. When McClellan finally ordered his army into the enemy camp at Manassas, what did he find?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Lincoln in conflict over emancipation? What did he eventually decide about emancipation?

2. Describe the events at the National Soldier's Cemetery at Gettysburg.

3. What happened when McClellan finally ordered his army into the enemy camp at Manassas?

4. Describe Grant.

5. What led to antiwar protests?

6. Who was Lincoln desperately trying to keep in the Union? What was the outcome of this?

7. How was the Southern Confederacy formed?

8. Who did Lincoln invite to stay with him and Mary at the White House? What was this person's reaction to staying with the Lincoln's?

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

10. What happened when Lincoln said he did not support the amendment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Lee surrenders at Appomattox Courthouse.

Part 1) Describe the events that lead up to this surrender. How did the Confederates lose their control over the war?

Part 2) How does this affect the south and the reconciliation of the Union?

Part 3) How might this surrender and the victory of the Union play a role in Lincoln's assassination?

Essay Topic 3

Lincoln is a member of the Whig Party and the then the Republican Party.

Part 1) Describe the Whig Party. Why does Lincoln join this party? How do Lincoln's views influence the Whig Party? How does this party affect him?

Part 2) What happens to the Whig Party? What is the connection between this and the Republican Party? Why does Lincoln join the Republican Party?

Part 3) To which party would you belong today? Why? How important are political parties? Why do you believe this?

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