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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What document justified the controversial step Lincoln took during the Civil War?
(a) The Declaration of Independence.
(b) The Articles of Confederation.
(c) None of the answers is correct.
(d) The Constitution.

2. What was Lincoln's stance on blacks' equality?
(a) He refused to deny it.
(b) He refused to take a stance on it.
(c) He did not accept it.
(d) He saw it as an inalienable right.

3. How did Lincoln complete his journey from Springfield to Washington, DC?
(a) At night in disguise.
(b) Amid Republican Party infighting.
(c) With great fanfare.
(d) With unprecedented security.

4. When did Lincoln's family move to Illinois?
(a) 1803.
(b) 1830.
(c) 1811.
(d) 1809.

5. Who surrendered the South's forces to the Union?
(a) General Jefferson Davis.
(b) General Burnside.
(c) General Lee.
(d) General Meade.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Lincoln present the Emancipation Proclamation to his cabinet?

2. What was Lincoln waiting for before making the Emancipation Proclamation?

3. What condition did Lincoln propose to impose on states that wanted to rejoin the union?

4. When was Lincoln born?

5. What was Lincoln's party?

(see the answer key)

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