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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. In Lincoln's inauguration speech, he promised first and foremost to do what?
(a) Free the slaves.
(b) Uphold the Union.
(c) Be honest.
(d) Bring equality to all men and women.

2. Did Lincoln support this amendment?
(a) Not at first.
(b) Only at first.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

3. Because of ____________, most Democrats were now against Lincoln.
(a) The war.
(b) The draft.
(c) The Emancipation Proclamation.
(d) The Union's success.

4. When did Lincoln's son, Eddie, die?
(a) April 1, 1850.
(b) May 1, 1850.
(c) February 1, 1850.
(d) March 1, 1850.

5. How did Lincoln convince the court that the railroad did not have to pay county taxes?
(a) Because they are not-for-profit.
(b) Because they were public enterprises.
(c) Because they do not have the money.
(d) Because they did not earn enough money to pay taxes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two boys were born to the Lincolns?

2. Lincoln was very busy, often with over _________ visitors a day, and his right hand was swollen and sore from all the shaking.

3. Who was Fredrick Douglass?

4. What had been made practically obsolete by this bill?

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

(see the answer key)

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