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

2. In October 1839 the Whigs held a convention and endorsed who for President, beginning the so-called Log and Cabin Campaign?
(a) Henry Clay.
(b) William Henry Harrison.
(c) Benjamin Harrison.
(d) John Adams.

3. Upon reports that Grant was drinking again, Lincoln did what?
(a) Relieved him of his duties.
(b) Spoke to him.
(c) Made him join Alcoholics Anonymous.
(d) Sent people to check on him.

4. For what case did Lincoln become famous?
(a) Upjohn Company v. Arizona DOR.
(b) The McLean County tax case.
(c) Missouri v. CoBank.
(d) The Goldman tax case.

5. General Lee shocked the Union by doing what?
(a) Joining the Union.
(b) Retreating.
(c) Taking rebel troops north.
(d) Resigning from his position.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Lincoln believe Douglas allied with Southern leaders?

2. In October 1859, a band of Northern abolitionists tried to capture ____________, a town in Virginia, and start a rebellion.

3. The Kansas-Nebraska Bill was Stephen A. Douglas' idea of what?

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

5. General Winfield Scott was _________ to take the field.

(see the answer key)

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