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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Revolt Against the Fathers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Missouri Compromise was a line dividing the North and South, above which slavery was __________.
(a) Illegal and below which it was legal.
(b) Legal and below which it was illegal.
(c) Illegal and below which it was illegal in some states.
(d) Up to the private citizens.

2. Originally was slavery going to be allowed in the West?
(a) Yes.
(b) Possibly.
(c) No.
(d) Someday.

3. 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 did not earn enough money to pay taxes.
(c) Because they do not have the money.
(d) Because they were public enterprises.

4. The Kansas-Nebraska Bill was Stephen A. Douglas' idea of what?
(a) Popular sovereignty.
(b) Utopia.
(c) Freedom.
(d) A way to boost his popularity.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What event perpetuated Lincoln's fatalistic beliefs and preoccupation with death?

2. Lincoln was interested in patent cases and participated in the Supreme Court of Illinois, winning most of his _______ cases there.

3. Who led the free-soilers?

4. Lincoln became known as ___________ lawyer.

5. In 1858, Lincoln gave what famous speech at the Republican convention?

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