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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Lincoln beginning to be known for after years of traveling the court circuit?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Diligence.
(c) Caginess.
(d) Ambition.

2. Which was the first state to return to the Union?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Louisiana.
(d) South Carolina.

3. When did Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address?
(a) Spring 1863.
(b) Fall 1863.
(c) Winter 1862.
(d) Spring 1864.

4. Describe the relationship between Lincoln's wife and his business partner.
(a) Intimate.
(b) Amicable.
(c) Polite.
(d) Hostile.

5. Who was Edward Stanton?
(a) A military strategist who advised Lincoln.
(b) The official who replaced Simon Cameron.
(c) The official whom Lincoln appointed as Secretary of Defense.
(d) The official whom Lincoln appointed as Secretary of State.

Short Answer Questions

1. What technological development allowed Lincoln to be home on the weekends?

2. Why did Lincoln not free all slaves early in the Civil War?

3. Which states gave Lincoln a ready supply of troops?

4. Who was Lincoln's chief opponent for the nomination for President in 1864?

5. What was the 10% plan?

(see the answer key)

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