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 believed that compromise would eventually lead to abolition.
(c) He viewed it as a short-term compromise.
(d) He wanted to bring the prospect of Civil War to a head.

2. What traits indicate that Adams suffered common human emotions?
(a) Lapses in his Puritanical beliefs.
(b) Adams secret life of debauchery.
(c) Times of disappointment and hurt at loss of popularity.
(d) His hate and retribution against his enemies.

3. How does Kennedy characterize the difficult position of the elected official?
(a) Not being able to care about doing a good job.
(b) Walking on the moon.
(c) Walking in the difficult landscape of being elected by constituents.
(d) Being alone in the desert.

4. What view did Webster take that made him unpopular with abolitionists?
(a) He refused to argue against salvery when he went to the Southern states.
(b) He did not feel that being a part of a Union that allowed slavery in some territories a viable alternative.
(c) He would not address the subject of slavery because he though it would just go away.
(d) He was a strong supporter of the Union and believed compromise on slavery was more important than breaking up the nation.

5. What earned Houston the name of traitor and pro-Abolitionist?
(a) His vote against the Kansas-Nebraska Bill.
(b) His support of President Lincoln.
(c) His vote against the Missouri compromise.
(d) His friendship with Senator Calhoun.