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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Nine: The New Reckoning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what topic did Lincoln agree with Henry Clay?
(a) Negroes were not subhuman, and should have Constitutional rights.
(b) The North and South should be separated.
(c) Slavery should be decided by individuals.
(d) The Missouri Compromise is a good idea.

2. Lincoln had to relieve General Burnside because of what?
(a) Burnside was a secret southern sympathizer.
(b) The public did not like Burnside.
(c) Burnside became very ill.
(d) A disastrous campaign at Fredericksburg.

3. Thomas Lincoln died on January 17, 1851. Did Lincoln attend the funeral?
(a) Yes, but only after everyone else had left.
(b) Yes, but only for a few moments.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

4. How was Meade like his predecessors?
(a) He was not very intelligent.
(b) He was ill-prepared.
(c) He was fearful.
(d) He did not pursue Lee's army to an unconditional surrender, but allowed them to escape.

5. Lincoln put ______________ Hooker in command of the Potomac Army.
(a) "Fighting Joe."
(b) "Fighting John."
(c) "Fighting Fred."
(d) "Fighting Frank."

Short Answer Questions

1. Did Lincoln support this amendment?

2. Why did Lincoln refuse to make any compromises about slavery?

3. Along with South Carolina, what did Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas do?

4. After becoming President-Elect, Lincoln began compiling a list of what?

5. What did Mary turn to for help when her son died?

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