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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 focused on _____________ Illinois, because this part of the state would be the deciding factor.
(a) Northern.
(b) Southern.
(c) Central.
(d) Eastern.

2. Lincoln was the only lawyer who did what?
(a) Became President.
(b) Rode the entire court circuit for both sessions.
(c) Owned his own law firm.
(d) Got involved in politics.

3. General Winfield Scott was _________ to take the field.
(a) Too unsure of himself.
(b) Too old.
(c) Too young.
(d) Too novice.

4. George Gordon Meade continued with the Army of the Potomac on a collision course with Lee where?
(a) In Richmond.
(b) In Gettysburg.
(c) At Manassus.
(d) At Bulls Run.

5. Was Lincoln with the free-soilers?
(a) Only at first.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) Sometimes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Insecurities with whom would plague him for many years?

2. Lincoln preached what?

3. McClellan then clashed with General Lee over Richmond, but forgot to do what?

4. Why did Lincoln refuse to make any compromises about slavery?

5. ____________ stayed in the Union.

(see the answer key)

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