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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. James K. Polk was born in what year?
(a) 1848.
(b) 1759.
(c) 1795.
(d) 1833.

2. How did Abraham Lincoln feel about his father, according to the author?
(a) He was inspired by him.
(b) He resented him.
(c) He worshipped him.
(d) He envied him.

3. Who was the 13th President of the United States?
(a) Millard Fillmore.
(b) Zachary Taylor.
(c) Henry Clay.
(d) Abraham Lincoln.

4. What was an act of the Congress of the Confederation of the United States with the primary effect being the creation of the Northwest Territory as the first organized territory of the United States?
(a) The Western Ordinance.
(b) The Oregon Ordinance.
(c) The Mississippi Ordinance.
(d) The Northwest Ordinance.

5. In what year did Abraham Lincoln present his House Divided speech?
(a) 1833.
(b) 1860.
(c) 1861.
(d) 1820.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was James Buchanan born?

2. The Opinion of the Court in Dred Scott v. Sandford was written by what U.S. Chief Justice?

3. Who was the eighth President of the United States?

4. How many members comprise the U.S. House of Representatives?

5. When was James K. Polk elected President of the United States?

(see the answer key)

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