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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1862, which governor arrests 70 "vile secessionists" and essentially keeps these civilians as hostages?
(a) Francis Lieber.
(b) James McPherson.
(c) Joel H. Silbey.
(d) Andrew Johnson.

2. In Chapter 2, to what charge do civilians who burn bridges typically plead guilty?
(a) Civil unrest.
(b) Inciting a riot.
(c) Violating the laws of war.
(d) Bridge burning.

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

4. In Chapter 5, what does Pardon Worsley convince clerks from several prominent businesses that he has the permits and power to do?
(a) Trade through enemy lines.
(b) Locate Confederate spies.
(c) Suspend the writ of habeas corpus.
(d) Sell alcohol to Union troops.

5. Why do mobs burn railroad bridges in Chapter 1?
(a) To prevent troops from passing through to Washington, DC.
(b) To prevent goods from being sent South.
(c) To prevent goods from being sent North.
(d) To protest an increase on cotton tax.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Joseph Aubuchon?

2. What is an "arbitrary arrest"?

3. Who is Edwin M. Stanton?

4. Which Democratic supporter gives a speech during the 1864 campaigns claiming that emancipation will make postwar reunion difficult?

5. Why does Joseph Griffin sue Captain Frank Wilcox for false imprisonment?

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