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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what war had the 1848 Whig party candidate served?
(a) The Indian Wars.
(b) The Revolutionary War.
(c) The Mexican War.
(d) The War of 1812.

2. What was the new name of the Republican Party?
(a) The Unity Party.
(b) The American Party.
(c) The Reunited Party.
(d) The Union Party.

3. Who was Simon Cameron?
(a) The Southern General at the Battle of Bull Run.
(b) The Secretary of Defense.
(c) The General in charge of the Army of the Potomac.
(d) The first head of Lincoln's War Office.

4. Why was Lincoln called the 'Lone Star'?
(a) Because he was known for keeping to himself.
(b) Because he was originally from Texas.
(c) Because he was the only Whig in the Illinois delegation.
(d) Because of his obvious talent and his aloofness.

5. What did Lincoln accuse Polk of, when he was serving as a Representative?
(a) Starting a war illegally.
(b) Dishonesty.
(c) Cronyism.
(d) Corruption.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Lincoln's feeling about slavery?

2. What difficulty did Lincoln encounter at the start of the Civil War?

3. What industry did Lincoln begin to represent in court after he returned to Illinois?

4. How did the Civil War progress after initial Union losses?

5. About what did Lincoln speak out against as a Representative?

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