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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. For whose nomination for President did Lincoln campaign?
(a) Grant.
(b) Polk.
(c) Taylor.
(d) Harrison.

3. What was Lincoln's feeling about slavery?
(a) He tried to avoid taking a stance on it, but put economic issues first.
(b) He did not want to end it, but did not want to allow it into new territories either.
(c) He campaigned strongly to end it.
(d) He was against it, but disliked abolitionists' methods.

4. For what causes did Lincoln campaign?
(a) Lowering taxes.
(b) Increasing federal oversight of land speculation.
(c) Ending the displacement of Indians.
(d) Relocating the state capital.

5. Where did Lincoln's law clients come from?
(a) Vandalia.
(b) His hometown.
(c) Local towns in Illinois.
(d) Springfield.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Lincoln married?

2. Describe Lincoln's two children.

3. What was Lincoln's party?

4. What technological development allowed Lincoln to be home on the weekends?

5. What position did Stephen Douglas hold when Lincoln returned to politics?

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