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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom did Lincoln support in the 1852 Presidential campaign?
(a) Millard Fillmore.
(b) Winfield Scott.
(c) William King.
(d) Zachary Taylor.

2. Who was William Herndon?
(a) An old suitor of Lincoln's wife.
(b) The shopkeeper in whose care Lincoln left his household belongings.
(c) The lawyer with whom Lincoln left his law firm.
(d) Lincoln's father-in-law.

3. What did Lincoln do in his travels, following a man around the state?
(a) Campaign for office.
(b) Raise money.
(c) Take on clients.
(d) Look for a wife.

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

5. How were things going for the Union in 1862?
(a) The situation was chaotic, and it was hard to say how things were.
(b) Successes were mixed with setbacks.
(c) Things were not going well.
(d) Things were proceeding well.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were the western states unhappy with the Civil War?

2. What image did Lincoln's advisers associate him with in his 1860 campaign?

3. Describe Lincoln's military career.

4. How did Lincoln handle the question of emancipating the slaves?

5. What was the first election Lincoln won?

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