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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. Their first debate was in what town?
(a) Springfield.
(b) Peoria.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Ottawa.

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

3. How did Lincoln convince the court that the railroad did not have to pay county taxes?
(a) Because they did not earn enough money to pay taxes.
(b) Because they were public enterprises.
(c) Because they are not-for-profit.
(d) Because they do not have the money.

4. Lincoln wanted to be elected for a second term, though he had a strange feeling. What was this feeling?
(a) He would not be elected.
(b) He would not be a good President.
(c) He would become ill.
(d) He would not live to see the end of the war.

5. Lincoln ran his Senatorial campaign against Douglas for what reason?
(a) On principle.
(b) For Mary.
(c) For personal gain.
(d) For his father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mary turn to for help when her son died?

2. Republican papers began mentioning Lincoln's name for what?

3. Originally was slavery going to be allowed in the West?

4. Lincoln became known as what because of his tough pioneer background and his legal work with the railroad?

5. Douglas tried to put himself forth as the Democratic Presidential candidate, but he completely alienated Southern Democrats with what?

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