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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does General William S. Harney refuse to release Captain Emmett McDonald?
(a) On grounds of "higher law."
(b) He fears for Captain McDonald's safety.
(c) On grounds of federal law.
(d) On grounds of international law.

2. Which former President is almost arrested for being a Southern sympathizer during the Civil War?
(a) Franklin Pierce.
(b) James Buchanan.
(c) Millard Fillmore.
(d) Zachary Taylor.

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

4. In Chapter 6, which Pro-Lincoln historian is accused of generalizing the prisoners' danger?
(a) Frank Klement.
(b) Joel H. Silbey.
(c) James McPherson.
(d) James G. Randall.

5. What does Provost Marshal General Bernard G. Farrar declare in light of General Paine's arrests in Chapter 2?
(a) Non-military personnel are subject to military law during war.
(b) Due process is a privilege, not a right.
(c) Due process is a constitutional and moral right.
(d) Property does not exist in the absence of law.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Lincoln turn to for advice when Baltimore mobs burn railroad bridges?

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

3. Which Union general has President Lincoln's blessing to arrest all the men he wishes and freeing those who are willing to take an oath of allegiance?

4. Which fraudulent company's office does the War Department raid in 1864?

5. How long are military courts allowed to try civilians?

(see the answer key)

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