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

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

3. When did the Lincolns move to central Illinois?
(a) March 1830.
(b) March 1831.
(c) March 1828.
(d) March 1829.

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

5. On the way down the river to New Orleans, what happened to Lincoln and his friend's raft?
(a) It got stuck across a dam in New Salem.
(b) It got stuck on a dock.
(c) It was destroyed by rebels.
(d) It sank.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Abraham's first job?

2. In November Lincoln and Douglas had their first debate over what, starting a rivalry that would last years?

3. On what topic did Lincoln agree with Henry Clay?

4. What were Douglas' ideas causing in the Democratic party?

5. The Missouri Compromise was a line dividing the North and South, above which slavery was __________.

(see the answer key)

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