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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which courageous Senator refused to support the expunging of some of Jackson's military activities?
(a) Sen. Humphrey Marshall of Kentucky.
(b) Sen. John Tyler of Virginia.
(c) Sen. Andrew Johnson of Tennessee.
(d) Sen. Oscar Underwood of Alabama.

2. How did Benton's reputation for being crazy become problematic to his opponents?
(a) They never knew what he might do next.
(b) They thought people would think they were picking on Benton.
(c) They feared he would blow up the capitol building.
(d) They feared he would challenge them to a duel.

3. What was the Armed Ship Bill?
(a) It provided a large tax increase to build upthe navy.
(b) It provided for ships to supply weapons for the Allies in Europe.
(c) It provided for US Navy action while claiming neutrality.
(d) It provided for arming neutral American merchant ships.

4. What Speaker of the House did Norris oppose to the chagrin of his party?
(a) Woodrow Wilson.
(b) Joe Cannon.
(c) John Dalzell.
(d) Walter Smith.

5. To what does Kennedy ascribe as half the power of Webster?
(a) His outstanding education.
(b) His handsomeand commanding appearance.
(c) His ability to make friends easily.
(d) His political connections.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the historian Wharton say about Houston's courage as he fought against Texas' secession from the Union?

2. Under what law was President Andrew Johnson tried in the Congress?

3. Who was the butcher of New Orleans who was the chief prosecutor in Johnson's impeachment trial?

4. What method did Sen. Norris use to prevent the passage of the Armed Ship Bill?

5. What Senator had to be carried into the Senate to cast his vote on Johnson's impeachment?

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