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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Chauncey Burr arrested in Chapter 3?
(a) For warning recruits they will go to hell.
(b) For breaking up a recruitment rally.
(c) For advising people to demand a peaceful settlement at the polls.
(d) For bringing illegal goods across picket lines.

2. What is the Militia Act designed to prevent?
(a) Spies from crossing Union lines.
(b) Evasion of military duty.
(c) Theft.
(d) Dereliction of duty.

3. What does Attorney General Edward Bates prepare for President Lincoln in Chapter 1?
(a) A Jacksonian defense.
(b) A collection of international civil liberty laws.
(c) A list of Maryland lawmakers who may be arrested.
(d) A list of Confederate supporters.

4. How many civilian arrests does William Seward preside over in Chapter 1?
(a) 12.
(b) 12,206.
(c) 864.
(d) 1,864.

5. Why is Nathaniel Bachelder arrested in Chapter 3?
(a) For raising forces for the Confederacy.
(b) For warning recruits they will go to hell.
(c) For selling alcohol to Union troops.
(d) For bringing illegal goods across picket lines.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Clement L. Vallandigham's arrest cause widespread Democratic protests?

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

3. Who is Joseph Aubuchon?

4. What unusual qualities does Henry W. Halleck have in a leader?

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

(see the answer key)

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