1. How did Webster view the Compromise of 1850 in terms of his anti-slavery convictions?
(a) He thought it would give him power to run for President.
(b) He viewed it as a short-term compromise.
(c) He believed that compromise would eventually lead to abolition.
(d) He wanted to bring the prospect of Civil War to a head.

2. How was Benton's behavior different when he was with his family from when he was involved in politics?
(a) He held his family by fear.
(b) He hid his wife's mental illness from the public.
(c) He was always warm and gentle around his family.
(d) He was easy on political opponents and harsh on his family.

3. Why did George Norris believe Big Business was urging the country into war?
(a) Because the country was actually run by a few big businessmen.
(b) Because Big Business supported Wilson only when he tried to stay neutral.
(c) Because American business wanted to supply munitions to the Kaiser.
(d) Because he feared the munitions profits was what was steamrolling the country into war.

4. After Lamar toured Mississippi to discuss his reasons for voting the way he did, how did the people react?
(a) They recalled him from Congress.
(b) They held rallies against him.
(c) No one came out to hear the traitor.
(d) They changed their opposition to Lamar and supported him.

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