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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Donald describe Lincoln's political support for the Whig Presidential candidate?
(a) Lackluster.
(b) Impassioned.
(c) Inspired.
(d) Calculating.

2. When did the Southern states secede?
(a) The day of Lincoln's inauguration.
(b) As soon as Lincoln was inaugurated.
(c) Before Lincoln's inauguration.
(d) Immediately after the 1860 election.

3. When did Lincoln present the Emancipation Proclamation to his cabinet?
(a) October 1863.
(b) July 1863.
(c) April 1863.
(d) September 1862.

4. Who was the President when Lincoln served in the Senate?
(a) Polk.
(b) Taylor.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Harrison.

5. Who was Stephen Douglas?
(a) A Democrat from Washington, DC.
(b) A Democrat from Illinois.
(c) A Whig from Lincoln's county.
(d) A Whig from New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What important event took place after Lincoln returned to Illinois?

2. How did Lincoln participate in the 1862 elections?

3. What did Lincoln work on after the 1852 election?

4. How did Lincoln get involved with the Republican Party?

5. Who was Mary Todd?

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