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

2. In 1858, Lincoln gave what famous speech at the Republican convention?
(a) A House United.
(b) A House Divided.
(c) A Home for All.
(d) Our House.

3. Lincoln was a member of what political party?
(a) The Green party.
(b) The Democratic party.
(c) The Know-Nothing party.
(d) The Whig party.

4. Lincoln wanted to run for a senate seat, but he could not. Why not?
(a) He was already a member of the senate.
(b) He was very ill.
(c) He was a member of the legislature.
(d) No one wanted to vote for him.

5. Lincoln read newspapers voraciously, and was concerned about what?
(a) The contrast in socio-economic levels.
(b) Equality between men and women.
(c) Race riots between white men and abolitionists.
(d) Large company monopolies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Was Lincoln with the free-soilers?

2. Who led the free-soilers?

3. On the way down the river to New Orleans, what happened to Lincoln and his friend's raft?

4. When did the Lincolns move to central Illinois?

5. Thomas Lincoln died on January 17, 1851. Did Lincoln attend the funeral?

(see the answer key)

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