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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who intervenes on Abraham Friedenreich's behalf?
(a) James Buchanan.
(b) Charles Dana.
(c) Andrew Jackson.
(d) President Lincoln.

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

3. What is the name of the military strategy which orders the complete destruction of enemy property or resources?
(a) A scorched earth policy.
(b) Napoleonic policy.
(c) Attrition warfare.
(d) Maneuver warfare.

4. How do Union Generals treat civilians who sell alcohol to their soldiers?
(a) Confiscate all their liquor.
(b) Jail them for 30-60 days.
(c) Hang them.
(d) Place them in public stocks for 24 hours.

5. What are the most common reasons for civilian arrest between 1863 and 1864?
(a) Stealing food and supplies from the Union forces.
(b) Publishing anti-Union articles.
(c) Evading the draft.
(d) Blockade running and smuggling.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who intervenes on John Eitel's behalf?

2. Dennis A. Mahony is editor of which newspaper in Chapter 3?

3. What sentence does Joseph Holt request for Wes Brogan?

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

5. According to President Lincoln, why would many civilian detainees have been in prison even with the right of habeas corpus?

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