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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. Daniel Webster was known as a great _______________.

2. What was Theodore Parker's profession?

3. Democrats were eager to keep the peace about what situation?

4. In Lincoln's mind, which one of these things was not considered to be logical?

5. Lincoln said that one should hold firm as a ____ of steel.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why was Everett a desirable speaker at war memorials and cemeteries?

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

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

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

8. How did Edward Everett tie into the revival?

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

10. What were Wills' duties in addition to burying the bodies of the fallen soldiers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry Clay and Daniel Webster were both prominent political figures during the Civil War. Although the men operated in two separate parts of the country, there are many similarities in their policies and actions in politics. Compare and contrast the lives of Henry Clay and Daniel Webster.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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