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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. Why is John Merryman arrested in Chapter 1?

2. What are the most common reasons for civilian arrest between 1863 and 1864?

3. Who are the Prisoners of State?

4. Which unpopular bill does Congress pass on July 17, 1862?

5. What concerns do Union commanders have about Confederate deserters?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the press used by the Confederate supporters in 1864 to create panic in New York?

2. How are Jews treated by the Union in Chapter 5?

3. Who is Ezra B. Chase?

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

5. Why must President Lincoln explain his decision to suspend the writ of habeas corpus to Congress?

6. Describe Henry W. Halleck.

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

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

9. How is guerrilla warfare used in the Civil War?

10. Why is Dennis A. Mahony arrested?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Describe arguments for and against Lincoln's character and actions as President. Why do some early Civil War historians and Northern Democrats describe him as a dictator? How does Lincoln defend his character and actions against these accusations? In the light of history, how do most historians view the decisions he made during his administration?

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