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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Robert A. Taft have in common with John Quincey Adams?
(a) They both went on to serve on the Supreme Court.
(b) They were both Quakers.
(c) Both of their fathers had served as President of the USA.
(d) They both went to the same university.

2. What is ironic about Houston as an Indian fighter?
(a) It was the only time he was a team player.
(b) He knew nothing about Indians.
(c) He had lived twice with the Cherokee.
(d) He distrusted Andrew Jackson.

3. What famous speech did Lamar give in Congress?
(a) The Stars and Stripes speech.
(b) An eloquent eulogy for Charles Sumner.
(c) The case for Confederacy speech.
(d) Give me liberty of give me death speech.

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

5. What questionable arrangement kept Webster in the Senate when he was about to resign?
(a) Webster lied under oath in a Senate hearing.
(b) Businesses who benefited from his help paid off his debts so he could remain in the senate.
(c) Webster was offered a bfribe which he nearly accepted.
(d) Webster appointed his relatives to Senate jobs.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to being the first Senator from Missouri, what other first did Benton achieve?

2. Why was it considered a contradiction when Houston supported temperance?

3. What character traits did Henry Adams consider that Lamar possessed above all others?

4. What was leaked to the newspapers that did away with American public resistance to the Armed Ship Bill?

5. Who was the only Southern senator who refused to secede with his state?

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