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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. Wills says this about Lincoln, "He was a Transcendentalist without the ______."
2. One of the most popular gathering spots was located in what city?
3. According to Wills, Lincoln's speech is _______________.
4. To which political party did Clay and Webster belong?
5. In what month was the Gettysburg Address held?
Short Essay Questions
1. What were Wills' duties in addition to burying the bodies of the fallen soldiers?
2. Lincoln believed that the tone of his address would have to reflect what emotions and beliefs?
3. Complete this quote from Lincoln: "I do not perceive," he said, "that because the white man is to have the superior position that the Negro should be denied everything."
4. Spiritualism was very popular in Lincoln's time. List at three forms of spirituality practiced at this time and explain each.
5. What were the repercussions of the mistakes made by both generals?
6. What were the two flowery and overstated things Lincoln wrote in a letter to James Conkling?
7. What was the basis of forming American ideals in the Constitution?
8. Lincoln adopted a more powerful way of writing by pairing what two elements?
9. What famous writers often used themes of the ancient Greeks in their works?
10. How did Edward Everett tie into the revival?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Lincoln's recurring jab at Stephen Douglas regarding interracial unions. Why is it that Lincoln insisted on bringing up this topic? What topic might Lincoln be able to avoid by using this joke? How do you think Stephen Douglas responded? Did the joke help Lincoln to get his point across to his constituents?
Essay Topic 2
One of the most common the signs of defiance is the Confederate flag. In modern times, the Confederate flag is often considered to be racist. Compare and contrast the United States flag with the Confederate flag. Where did the makers of each flag get the idea for its design? Do you feel that the Confederate flag should be banned due to its history?
Essay Topic 3
Mary Todd Lincoln was known to consult the psychic on a regular basis. What was the purpose of the consultation? Do you believe that the consultation was valid or frivolous? Were the consultations successful? How did society feel about psychics at the time?
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