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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Ten: Mighty Scourge of War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lincoln _________ capable generals to lead his armies against the Southern insurrection.
(a) Lacked.
(b) Had only two.
(c) Had many.
(d) Had a few.

2. Robert, Lincoln's oldest son, wanted to do what, but Mary said no?
(a) Move out of the country.
(b) Join the Confederacy.
(c) Enlist in the army.
(d) Get married.

3. In Lincoln's inauguration speech, he promised first and foremost to do what?
(a) Bring equality to all men and women.
(b) Uphold the Union.
(c) Free the slaves.
(d) Be honest.

4. After becoming President-Elect, Lincoln began compiling a list of what?
(a) Difficult White House employees.
(b) Friends to from whom to ask for help.
(c) Possible generals.
(d) Possible cabinet members.

5. What two boys were born to the Lincolns?
(a) William and Thomas.
(b) John and James.
(c) Sam and Todd.
(d) Teddy and Lincoln.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kansas rejected the LeCompton Constitution, ensuring what?

2. The Republicans held a convention with Lincoln as the keynote speaker, and he gave an hour-and-a-half long impromptu speech. As what is this speech known?

3. When the 54th of Massachusetts--a Negro outfit--launched a viscous attack against rebels at Fort Wagner, what myth was effectively ended?

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

5. Robert E. Lee decided to fight for whom?

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