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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Hamilton Easter?
(a) A wealthy businessman arrested for blockade running.
(b) A grocer arrested for bringing illegal goods across picket lines.
(c) A slave who sues for his freedom.
(d) A Confederate spy.

2. In Chapter 7, which great blockade running port is the last to fall?
(a) Charleston, SC.
(b) Savannah, GA.
(c) Wilmington, NC.
(d) North Port, FL.

3. How does Ulysses S. Grant respond to General Paine's decision to arrest 100 citizens?
(a) He sends a report of Paine's actions to President Lincoln.
(b) He applauds Paine's actions.
(c) He orders the immediate release of all non-military personnel.
(d) He insists the citizens be given due process.

4. What is the result of Brigadier General Thomas Ewing's General Order No. 11?
(a) 20,000 citizens are banished from the state of Missouri.
(b) 13,433 citizens of Missouri are arrested by Union forces.
(c) Military execution of civilian spies is abolished.
(d) 237 civillians from Missouri are executed by Union soldiers.

5. How does Lincoln justify the suppression of such constitutional rights such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and habeas corpus?
(a) The country must temporarily give up freedom for safety.
(b) Rebels are using these rights to aid their rebellion.
(c) Such rights are earned, not given.
(d) Spies could damage the commerce of the Union.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the laws of war, what happens to neutral crewmen when a neutral ship is confiscated?

2. In 1862, which governor arrests 70 "vile secessionists" and essentially keeps these civilians as hostages?

3. What concerns do Union commanders have about Confederate deserters?

4. Which famous case will refer to Samuel Perkins' arguments in 1966?

5. What are the most common reasons for civilian arrest between 1863 and 1864?

(see the answer key)

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