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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was it so surprising to the Radical Republicans that Ross would not announce his vote before the trial began?
(a) The senior Senator from Kansas was for convicting Johnson.
(b) Roos' history was one of anti-slavery and against the southern states.
(c) Because he was from Kansas, they thought he would not vote against his constituents.
(d) He had been anti-Johnson for many years.

2. How many other Republicans lost their careers by standing with Ross against the impeachment of President Johnson?
(a) Four.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Six.
(d) Ten.

3. Which bitter rival of Sen. Robert A. Taft actually ended up in the White House?
(a) Thomas E. Dewey.
(b) Dwight D. Eisenhaur.
(c) Richard Nixon.
(d) Harry S. Truman.

4. Of the 54 Senator in Congress, how many were openly opposed to the impeachment?
(a) Thirty-six radical Republicans.
(b) Six Republicans and twelve Democrats.
(c) About half of the Republicans and all of the Democrats.
(d) Only the twelve Democrats in the Senate.

5. Why was Webster a leader in the North prior to the Civil War?
(a) He was older than any other politician.
(b) He could out talk his opponents.
(c) He had strong views against slavery.
(d) He knew all the words in the dictionary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Webster's justification for accepting political gifts and money?

2. What characteristic of Sen. Taft did Kennedy suggest might best be judged after many years?

3. How did Daniel Webster describe and define himself?

4. To what does Kennedy ascribe as half the power of Webster?

5. How did Taft's candor cause him to lose his party's nomination for President?

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