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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Lincoln respond when a Democratic Representative opposed him as "King Lincoln"?
(a) Lincoln let him speak.
(b) Lincoln brought him to the White House for a dressing down.
(c) Lincoln engaged him in debate.
(d) Lincoln had him arrested.

2. What did Lincoln work on after the 1858 election?
(a) Building coalitions with other parties.
(b) Defeating slavery in the territories.
(c) Defending popular sovereignty.
(d) Unifying the Republican Party.

3. Which Union loss caused Lincoln to exclaim, "What will the country say?"
(a) Bull Run.
(b) Fredericksburg.
(c) Chancellorsville.
(d) Antietam.

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

5. What technique did Lincoln use to kill the 50% plan Congress gave him?
(a) Signing statement.
(b) Pocket veto.
(c) Veto.
(d) Filibuster.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position did Douglas take in the Lincoln-Douglas debates?

2. Whom did Lincoln begin to fight with as he reached adolescence?

3. Who was Joshua Speed?

4. Where did Lincoln's law clients come from?

5. For what causes did Lincoln campaign?

(see the answer key)

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