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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through IV. We Cannot Escape History.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Lincoln profess was needed to maintain America's political institutions?
(a) Restraint and self control.
(b) Desire for expansion.
(c) Will power.
(d) Education.

2. Why was war never declared between the Union and the Confederacy?
(a) The Confederacy was not consider an independent country by the Union.
(b) The Confederacy was thought to be weak.
(c) The Confederacy would not last long at the hands of Lincoln.
(d) The Confederacy was not considered important.

3. When was Lincoln first elected to Congress?
(a) 1845.
(b) 1850.
(c) 1846.
(d) 1842.

4. Who was "But You Must Act" intended for?
(a) General McCall.
(b) General McCook.
(c) General McClellan.
(d) General McArthur.

5. What is the topic of "More Painful Than Pleasant"?
(a) The imminent death of Lincoln's father.
(b) The imminent death of Lincoln's mother.
(c) The imminent death of Lincoln's brother in law.
(d) The imminent death of Lincoln's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was "The Last, Best Hope of Earth" intended for?

2. What is the topic of "Founded on Both Injustice and Bad Policy"?

3. Who was "More Painful Than Pleasant" intended for?

4. What was "The Union is Perpetual" written for?

5. What was the worry according to "The Most Prompt, and Efficient Means"?

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