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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 Presidential campaign of 1856 elected who?
(a) Douglass.
(b) Buchanan.
(c) Lincoln.
(d) Douglas.

2. In 1832, what was Lincoln's first venture into political platforms?
(a) He ran for town council.
(b) He ran for Congress.
(c) He ran for the school board.
(d) He ran for state legislature.

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

4. When Lincoln moved to New Salem, for what did he become known?
(a) His tall hat.
(b) His quiet demeanor.
(c) His physical strength and honesty.
(d) His height and beard.

5. Lincoln's rivals were Stephen A. Douglas, known as ____________, and the young Democrats.
(a) The Jolly Green Giant.
(b) The Mean Giant.
(c) The Little Giant.
(d) Jack and the Giant.

Short Answer Questions

1. After inauguration, the President passed what, declaring the Declaration a white man's document, and that Congress had no right to prohibit slavery in any of the territories?

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

3. When did the Lincolns move to central Illinois?

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

5. To what did James Shields, a state auditor and a Democrat, challenge Lincoln?

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