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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Lincoln's policy between the election in 1860 and his inauguration in 1861?
(a) To announce his policies.
(b) To browbeat the Southern states.
(c) To anticipate the Civil War.
(d) Not to make speeches.

2. How did Lincoln appease abolitionist forces in the North during the Civil War?
(a) By making the Emancipation Proclamation as early as possible.
(b) By punishing the Southern troops whenever he could.
(c) By signaling his opposition to slavery.
(d) By outlawing the slave trade.

3. With whom did Lincoln ultimately replace McClellan?
(a) Hooker.
(b) Halleck.
(c) Meade.
(d) Grant.

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

5. Who was John Todd Stuart?
(a) Lincoln's father-in-law.
(b) Lincoln's first client.
(c) Lincoln's roommate.
(d) Lincoln's business partner.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What effect did slavery have on politics in the 1850s?

3. From where did Lincoln know Mary Owens?

4. Describe Lincoln's activities during his 'retirement' from politics.

5. What was Lincoln waiting for before making the Emancipation Proclamation?

(see the answer key)

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