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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Nine: The New Reckoning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did many free-soilers feel about the Kansas-Nebraska Bill?
(a) Happy.
(b) Outraged.
(c) Excited.
(d) Worried.

2. Lincoln reiterated in the debates that the slavery issue was between who?
(a) The people of the western territories.
(b) The Union and the Declaration of Independence.
(c) Lincoln and Douglas.
(d) The North and the South.

3. During his candidacy, Lincoln was encouraged to write an autobiography for what reason?
(a) So the voters could learn more about him.
(b) So Americans would vote for him.
(c) So others would like him.
(d) So he could become famous.

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

5. Was Lincoln advocating war?
(a) Most likely.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) Possibly.

Short Answer Questions

1. McClellan's _____________ was a huge problem.

2. 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?

3. Lee invaded Maryland, and Lincoln had no choice but to set McClellan and the Army of the Potomac to dispel the attack. What did he decide it meant if McClellan won?

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

5. What did neighbors think about the Lincoln children?

(see the answer key)

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