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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As a congressman in 1848, why doesn't Lincoln want to wait for a constitutional amendment?
(a) He believes the amendment will be too weak.
(b) He fears Congress will not act in the best interests of the country.
(c) He believes Confederate spies are working within Congress.
(d) He prefers the use of presidential "express authority."

3. Which state has the most military trials?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Missouri.
(c) Louisiana.
(d) Kentucky.

4. How does the crew of the Banshee avoid arrest?
(a) They raise the Union flag.
(b) They hide in an inlet.
(c) They have false papers.
(d) They claim to be foreign citizens.

5. Who is Dred Scott?
(a) A grocer arrested for bringing illegal goods across picket lines.
(b) A wealthy businessman arrested for blockade running.
(c) A Confederate spy.
(d) A slave who sues for his freedom.

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

7. In Chapter 6, which Anti-Lincoln historian is accused of exaggerating partisan abuse and political exploitation?
(a) James McPherson.
(b) James G. Randall.
(c) Frank Klement.
(d) Dean Sprague.

8. Who opposes refunding Jackson's fine and publishes a pamphlet about martial law threatening slavery?
(a) Professor Joel Parker.
(b) Franklin Pierce.
(c) Horace Binney.
(d) Judge S. S. Nicholas.

9. Which General orders all blockade runners released in 1864?
(a) Ulysses S. Grant.
(b) John A. Dix.
(c) William T. Sherman.
(d) Edward Bates.

10. What is an "arbitrary arrest"?
(a) A government mandated arrest.
(b) An arrest that is made without due cause.
(c) An arrest made on political grounds.
(d) An arrest of a suspected military spy.

11. Why does the author have difficulty confirming civilian arrest records?
(a) Many civillian arrest records were destroyed after the war.
(b) Some records are missing, damaged or mixed with POW data.
(c) Many records are still sealed.
(d) The National Archive will not release military arrest records.

12. 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?
(a) Ulysses S. Grant.
(b) John A. Pope.
(c) John A. Dix.
(d) William T. Sherman.

13. Why does Francis Lieber recommend trials by military commission in 1864?
(a) Civil Justices may have political bias.
(b) Every citizen is a potential spy.
(c) Expediency is essential during war.
(d) Judicial control is power.

14. Who is John Quincy Adams's political nemesis?
(a) George B. McClellan.
(b) Sidney Cromwell.
(c) Abraham Lincoln.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

15. Which Democratic supporter gives a speech during the 1864 campaigns claiming that emancipation will make postwar reunion difficult?
(a) Abraham Lincoln.
(b) George B. McClellan.
(c) Clement Vallandingham.
(d) Horatio Seymour.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To which military and political leader does James Bryce liken President Lincoln?

3. Who renders the final verdict in Ex parte Milligan?

4. What complaint does Joseph G. Knapp send to Edward Bates in Chapter 8?

5. According to John Quincy Adams, what gives Congress the power to abolish slavery?

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