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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what does Pardon Worsley convince clerks from several prominent businesses that he has the permits and power to do?

2. What precedent is set in Joseph Griffin's case?

3. Which newspaper does Chauncey Burr publish in Chapter 3?

4. After what battle do arrests of Southern citizens begin to decline?

5. Who is Henry W. Halleck?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Militia Act of 1862.

2. What is the result of Brigadier General Thomas Ewing's General Order No. 11?

3. Why does General John C. Frymont close the St. Louis "State Journal" and declare martial law?

4. What is the purpose of the Enrollment Act?

5. Why does the War Department seize John N. Eitel in 1865?

6. Why is Dennis A. Mahony arrested?

7. How does Lincoln's decision to suspend the writ of habeas corpus divide politicians in 1861?

8. What controversy does General Paine create when he arrests 100 citizens?

9. How does the War Department combat corruption during the Civil War?

10. How does General Grant respond to the guerrilla tactics of John Singleton Mosby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how the arrest and trial of Clement L. Vallandingham affects any bipartisan efforts between the Democratic and Republican parties. How does Vallandingham's arrest affect the publicity of the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus? How does Vallandingham's arrest affect Congress?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the warning Neely gives his readers about bias among historians. What cautions should a person take when studying history? How could political bias affect a person's view of history?

Essay Topic 3

How do Lincoln's experiences before the Civil War affect his policies during the Civil War? How are Lincoln's views on civil liberties and slavery shaped? What aspects of his policies change during his administration and what affects those changes in policy?

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