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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What phrase did Lincoln introduce into the debate over slavery? (from Chapters 7-8)

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

A house divided against itself cannot stand.

E Pluribus Unum (From many, one).

All for one and one for all.

2.

What happened to Lincoln's career as he was being considered for President in 1860? (from Chapters 9-10)

He was taking on business but not seeing it through.

His career was taking off.

His law firm was languishing.

He was too busy to work for his law firm.

3.

What was the Confederate capitol? (from Chapter 21)

Charleston, SC.

Richmond, VA.

Norfolk, VA.

Atlanta, GA.

4.

What did the Battle of Antietam indicate for Lincoln? (from Chapters 13-14)

That he should abandon emancipation for now.

That he should change generals.

That he should bolster his support before making any new offensives.

That God smiled on the Union.

5.

How did the war effort affect international relations? (from Chapters 15-16)

France was sending support to the Confederacy.

With so much attention on the war, the US was losing its trade advantages in Asia.

While the Civil War raged, Mexico was threatening to retake territories it lost in the Mexican War.

France and Britain complained because they could not get Southern cotton.

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