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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Seven: Storm Center.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After a month of preparation, the Grand Army met the rebels where, though the Grand Army was ill-trained and the Union suffered a humiliating defeat?
(a) Bull Run.
(b) Shiloh.
(c) Fredericksburg.
(d) Chancellorsville.

2. The Confederates sent an army into the state, which enraged _________________ and pushed them into the Union.
(a) Marylanders.
(b) Kentuckians.
(c) Missourians.
(d) West Virginians.

3. What did Mary turn to for help when her son died?
(a) Religion.
(b) Her neighbors.
(c) Her family.
(d) Her social group.

4. ______________ declared itself "neutral" in the conflict, with people enlisting in both armies.
(a) Maryland.
(b) Kentucky.
(c) West Virginia.
(d) Missouri.

5. In November Lincoln and Douglas had their first debate over what, starting a rivalry that would last years?
(a) Female suffrage.
(b) The national debt.
(c) Negro suffrage.
(d) State banks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lincoln ran his Senatorial campaign against Douglas for what reason?

2. Why did Lincoln write to Mary Owens to release her from their engagement?

3. Lincoln preached what?

4. Lincoln became known as ___________ lawyer.

5. How did Douglas treat Lincoln at this debate?

(see the answer key)

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