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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 proceeding well.
(d) Things were not going well.

2. Who was Lincoln's chief opponent for the nomination for President in 1864?
(a) General Meade.
(b) General Burnside.
(c) Salmon Chase.
(d) Jefferson Davies.

3. Where did Union troops suffer an early defeat?
(a) Brice's Crossroads.
(b) Fort Donelson.
(c) Antietam.
(d) Bull Run.

4. What did Lincoln advocate in his inauguration address?
(a) Preserving the Union.
(b) Compelling the South to return to the Union.
(c) Reducing the tension over slavery.
(d) Declaring war on the South.

5. What was McClellan's feeling about the President and Congress?
(a) He distrusted them.
(b) He was afraid of them.
(c) He was disgusted by civilian leadership.
(d) He was cowed by them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Donald say the Gettysburg Address indicates about Lincoln?

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

3. Why did Lincoln ultimately appoint Halleck as General-in-Chief?

4. What obstacle did Lincoln face in moving troops from north to south?

5. Who was the general in charge of Union troops at the beginning of the Civil War?

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