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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Revolt Against the Fathers.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The Presidential campaign of 1856 elected who?
(a) Lincoln.
(b) Buchanan.
(c) Douglas.
(d) Douglass.

3. In November Lincoln and Douglas had their first debate over what, starting a rivalry that would last years?
(a) The national debt.
(b) Negro suffrage.
(c) State banks.
(d) Female suffrage.

4. Where were the Lincolns married?
(a) Edwards mansion.
(b) St. Paul's Cathedral.
(c) Lincoln's home.
(d) The Courthouse.

5. Why did Lincoln not drink alcohol?
(a) He could not afford it.
(b) He did not like the taste of it.
(c) It threatened his self-control.
(d) He was very religious.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Lincoln's son, Eddie, die?

2. After inauguration, the President passed what, declaring the Declaration a white man's document, and that Congress had no right to prohibit slavery in any of the territories?

3. On the way down the river to New Orleans, what happened to Lincoln and his friend's raft?

4. 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?

5. What two boys were born to the Lincolns?

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