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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 happened to complicate U.S. relations with Britain?
(a) Two Confederate officers were seized from a British ship.
(b) British aid was intercepted by the South.
(c) Some northerners wanted to help the South through the British.
(d) British merchants wanted to help the Confederacy.

2. Describe Lincoln's two children.
(a) Well-taught.
(b) Ambitious.
(c) Unruly.
(d) Disciplined.

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

4. What was Lincoln's campaign motto for his re-election campaign?
(a) Better not to Switch Horses.
(b) Let the Union be Reunited.
(c) No Union with Slavery.
(d) Bringing it Back Together.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What turned public opinion in favor of Lincoln?

2. What was the public sentiment about the Civil War at the beginning?

3. What did Lincoln accuse Polk of, when he was serving as a Representative?

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

5. Who was the general in charge of Union troops at the beginning of the Civil War?

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