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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9, why does the Illinois State Register accept martial law fait accompli?
(a) To prevent further damage to property or commerce.
(b) The safety of the citizens is more important than liberty.
(c) It has already been established and appears unchangeable.
(d) It has a legal precedent.

2. Who is the presidential nominee for the Democratic party in 1864?
(a) John V. L. Pruyn.
(b) George B. McClellan.
(c) Abraham Lincoln.
(d) Sidney Cromwell.

3. In Chapter 6, which Pro-Lincoln historian is accused of generalizing the prisoners' danger?
(a) James McPherson.
(b) Frank Klement.
(c) Joel H. Silbey.
(d) James G. Randall.

4. According to Colonel F. C. Ainsworth's study, how many civilian prisoners were detained during the Civil War?
(a) 112,000.
(b) 38,000.
(c) 5,000-10,000.
(d) 13,535.

5. What does General Order No. 104 request that civilian and military authorities do?
(a) Report all strangers and suspected derelicts to the Union Army.
(b) Interfere as little as possible with commerce while capturing draft dodgers.
(c) Turn in all information about spies and suspicious personnel.
(d) Place all thieves and blockade runners under arrest.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, which congressman's arrest sparks rallies among his supporters?

2. Why are modern historians unable to replicate or confirm Colonel F. C. Ainsworth's study?

3. According to "The American Cyclopaedia and Register of Important Events of the Year 1865," how many citizens are denied habeas corpus?

4. Which 20th century historian depicts Lincoln as a merciful humanitarian caught in between preserving the Union and violating civil rights?

5. In Chapter 6, what is the average length of time a Northern arrestee is detained?

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