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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. Because of ____________, most Democrats were now against Lincoln.
(a) The Emancipation Proclamation.
(b) The war.
(c) The Union's success.
(d) The draft.

2. What political party was gaining favor from abolitionists in the North?
(a) Know-Nothings.
(b) Republicans.
(c) Democrats.
(d) Whigs.

3. Why did Lincoln believe Douglas allied with Southern leaders?
(a) To please the people.
(b) To gain his own ends.
(c) To protect the Union.
(d) To help the leaders.

4. Lincoln demoted McDowell in favor of who to take command of the Army of the Potomac?
(a) George B. McClellan.
(b) Joseph E. Johnston.
(c) Winfield Scott.
(d) John Garland.

5. Republican papers began mentioning Lincoln's name for what?
(a) The Senate.
(b) Governor.
(c) The Presidency.
(d) Congress.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what did Nancy Lincoln die?

2. He left McClellan in charge of what army?

3. Who won the Senate seat?

4. Describe Robert Todd.

5. Anti-Nebraska groups began calling themselves what?

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