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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. What was the name of the Southern army?

2. How many is "four score and seven years"?

3. What was the name of the Northern army?

4. What does the author refer to in context with the word "liminal"?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the most basic requirements for a speech?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Explain the division of the parts for a traditional funereal oratory.

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

10. What political positions did Henry Clay hold?

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

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 3

There are many opinions regarding Lincoln's speech at the Young Men's Lyceum. Name the various theories, who proposed them, and which historical figures Lincoln is tied to because of the speech.

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