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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. Where did Everett teach?

2. Who was the president of the Southern states?

3. What distinguishes us from savages?

4. Who was a devoted colleague of Webster's?

5. One of the most popular gathering spots was located in what city?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did Mrs. Lincoln engage in contact with the spirit world? How was this done?

3. Why was the Battle of Gettysburg such an important event?

4. What does the author say about the myth that Lincoln wrote his Gettysburg Address on the train from Washington to Gettysburg?

5. What was the running joke between Lincoln and Stephen Douglas?

6. What was the game often played by John Hay and Lincoln after seeing a play?

7. Both the North and South confessed to making mistakes in their battle plans. What were the mistakes?

8. How did Edward Everett tie into the revival?

9. Many claim that Lincoln had a natural ability to speak plainly. Is this statement true or false? Explain.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author discusses the opinions of General U.S. Grant and James McPherson, both of whom had very strong ideas on how to confront the enemy. List those beliefs and their supporting reasons. How did Lincoln feel about these policies? What were Lincoln's personal beliefs about confrontation and conflict?

Essay Topic 2

There is a great deal of discussion about the Declaration of Independence, versus the Constitution of the United States. Compare and contrast the two documents. State the basic history of each, key players the two documents have in common, and in your opinion, which is more important in the operation of the U.S. government.

Essay Topic 3

What was the original conflict is deciding where Lincoln stood to make his famous speech? Is it a valid argument? What other theories have been presented by journalists and experts? Which do you feel is correct? Which claimant showed the most substantial proof? Explain.

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