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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 commander of the Southern army?

2. The South instituted laws against what activity?

3. For the living, one should offer ________________.

4. Where did Everett teach?

5. Lincoln was often referred to as what type of politician?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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."

2. How did Joseph Story fit into the anti-slavery movement?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Lincoln's problem was thought to give the President what advantage? What did Lincoln's contemporaries think of his ailment?

9. What did Lincoln claim was the founding document of the United States? Why?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Although Lincoln and Everett were both well known orators and statesmen, the reader gets the impression that Everett was more revered. Why? What experience did Everett have that Lincoln did not? What experience did Lincoln have that would have trumped Everett? After reading the speeches, which do you feel was a more talented orator?

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