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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. Who was the man put in charge of cemetery operation?

2. What distinguishes us from savages?

3. The military eventually stepped forward to ensure what?

4. The South instituted laws against what activity?

5. For the dead, one should offer ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. From what ailment did Lincoln suffer? What would it be called today?

2. What political positions did Henry Clay hold?

3. What were the two flowery and overstated things Lincoln wrote in a letter to James Conkling?

4. Why was it important for Lincoln to avoid the issue of interracial marriage?

5. How did Edward Everett tie into the revival?

6. What were the repercussions of the mistakes made by both generals?

7. What famous writers often used themes of the ancient Greeks in their works?

8. In addition to writing and oratory, what other art form was being revived at the time?

9. Lincoln believed that the tone of his address would have to reflect what emotions and beliefs?

10. What habit of Lincoln's was worrisome to his family? Why were they worried?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lincoln was not the main speaker at Gettysburg. Who was the main speaker? Why was s/he chosen over Lincoln? Whose speech was more successful? How many people attended the speeches? What else was going on that day? Who else was in attendance?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the personalities, strengths and careers of Robert E. Lee and George Meade. Who had the biggest impact on the Civil War?

Essay Topic 3

Lincoln was often compared to the transcendentalist preacher Theodore Parker. Why were the two men compared? How did Lincoln feel about Parker's beliefs and policies? How did Lincoln incorporate his beliefs of transcendentalism into his political campaign? How do you think Lincoln's constituents viewed his beliefs?

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