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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What industry did Lincoln begin to represent in court after he returned to Illinois?
(a) Cattlemen.
(b) Railroad.
(c) Farmers.
(d) Exporters.

3. What was the issue at the heart of the issue that brought Lincoln back to politics?
(a) The Monroe Doctrine.
(b) The Gold Standard.
(c) Manifest Destiny.
(d) Popular sovereignty.

4. From where did Lincoln know Mary Owens?
(a) A family he knew in New Salem.
(b) A family he met in Illinois.
(c) A family he had worked for in Indiana.
(d) A family he knew in Virginia.

5. Why was the Whig party divided against itself?
(a) Because of the gold standard.
(b) Because of international policies.
(c) Because of state's rights.
(d) Because of slavery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What phrase did Lincoln introduce into the debate over slavery?

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

3. When was Lincoln elected to Congress?

4. What position did Lincoln give to William Seward?

5. How did Lincoln campaign for President?

(see the answer key)

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