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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 a devoted colleague of Webster's?

2. Everett's style was considered to be ______________.

3. Lincoln was considered to be less a politician and more a _________________.

4. The epainesis section of an ancient funeral oratory has how many parts?

5. Lincoln believed that if all men are created equal, they cannot be _____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Daniel Webster's famous quote regarding the succession of the Confederacy?

2. Garry Wills makes a specific comment about the changes in speech after Edward Everett made his speech at Gettysburg. What was the comment?

3. Lincoln was known to "play to the crowd" during what important event?

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

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

6. Lincoln adopted a more powerful way of writing by pairing what two elements?

7. What was the basis of forming American ideals in the Constitution?

8. 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."

9. The failure of what document could be considered to be the impetus for the Civil War?

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

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 2

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 3

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?

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