The Fate of Liberty Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Mark E. Neely, Jr.
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 163 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Fate of Liberty Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Mark E. Neely, Jr.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Henry W. Halleck?
(a) A St. Louis attorney representing the rights of local citizens.
(b) The editor and owner of the St. Louis "State Journal."
(c) A St. Louis Justice and rival to General John C. Frymont.
(d) General John C. Frymont's replacement.

3. What do William Seward and George McClelland approve in Chapter 1?
(a) A list of Confederate supporters.
(b) An attack plan for Missouri.
(c) A list of Maryland lawmakers who may be arrested.
(d) A collection of international civil liberty laws.

4. What unusual qualities does Henry W. Halleck have in a leader?
(a) He has written about international law and observes legal niceties.
(b) He has a natural charisma that attracts all voters.
(c) He is well read, intelligent and also has great physical strength.
(d) He speaks both the language of the law and the language of the people.

5. Why does William Seward feel it necessary to suspend the writ of habeas corpus?
(a) To preserve the organization and morale of national forces.
(b) In order to allow the arrest of Confederate spies.
(c) To silence political dissenters.
(d) To undermine any potential assassination plots.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Joseph Aubuchon?

2. According to William Seward, which law is higher than the Constitution?

3. What happens to Assistant Judge William M. Merrick in Chapter 1?

4. What decision does General John C. Frymont make about Joseph Aubuchon?

5. What decision does Lincoln make on April 27, 1861?

(see the answer key)

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