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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. Who was Lincoln's first cabinet appointment?
(a) John P. Usher as Secretary of the Interior.
(b) William P. Fessenden as Secretary of the Treasury.
(c) Edwin M. Stanton as Secretary of War.
(d) William H. Seward as Secretary of State.

2. Lincoln took a break from politics to focus on what?
(a) His store.
(b) His education.
(c) His family.
(d) His law firm.

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

4. The War Department began mobilizing black regiments, agreeing that black and white outfits would do what?
(a) Fight side by side.
(b) Remain together.
(c) Train together.
(d) Remain segregated.

5. When the 54th of Massachusetts--a Negro outfit--launched a viscous attack against rebels at Fort Wagner, what myth was effectively ended?
(a) Of the fearful Negro.
(b) Of the weak Negro.
(c) Of the complacent Negro.
(d) Of the unintelligent Negro.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Lincoln's Attorney General?

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

3. Lincoln put ______________ Hooker in command of the Potomac Army.

4. Describe Robert Todd.

5. How was Meade like his predecessors?

(see the answer key)

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