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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through VI. Events Have Controlled Me.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lincoln say of secession in"The Union is Perpetual"?
(a) That it would hurt the economy.
(b) That no state had the right to secede.
(c) That it could be necessary, but not in this case.
(d) That it would be the cause of financial collapse.

2. What was excluded from the Emancipation Proclamation according to "Give Up All Footing Upon Constitution or Law"?
(a) Several states.
(b) Several state counties.
(c) Several Republican financial backers.
(d) Several personal friends of Lincoln.

3. Who could not become a citizen of the United States according to the Dred Scott ruling?
(a) People born outside the United States.
(b) Native Americans.
(c) Texans.
(d) African Americans.

4. What did Lincoln see as advantageous when writing "I Accept the Nomination"?
(a) Being specific about policy.
(b) Being vague about policy.
(c) Being clear about his political allies.
(d) Being clear about his enemies in the south.

5. Why wasn't "The Administration Will Not Be Re-Elected" sent by Lincoln?
(a) An intern stole it.
(b) He lost it.
(c) It was meant as a reminder.
(d) He won the general election.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lincoln refuse to do in "Will Be Received and Considered"?

2. Who would employ the strategy Lincoln described in "Making Our Advantage an Over-match for His" in 1864?

3. Who was in command of the Union armies in April of 1864?

4. What claims did Lincoln dismiss in "Broken Eggs Cannot Be Mended"?

5. Who was "The Heaviest Blow Yet Dealt to the Rebellion" intended for?

(see the answer key)

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