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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Lincoln meet with his cabinet members?
(a) He would meet with them in small groups.
(b) He would meet with all of them at once.
(c) He refused to meet with any of them.
(d) He would consult them individually.

2. Who was Lincoln's Attorney General?
(a) Montgomery Blair.
(b) Edward Bates.
(c) James Speed.
(d) William Dennison.

3. Why did Lincoln refuse to make any compromises about slavery?
(a) He did not want to buy his right to be peacefully inaugurated.
(b) He was afraid to upset the Southern and border states.
(c) He refused to make any compromises throughout his Presidency.
(d) He did not want slavery to exist in the Union.

4. Stonewall Jackson's force blew through Fremont's lines in Shenandoah Valley, though Lincoln had done what?
(a) Provided his army with experienced generals.
(b) Weakened Jackson's men.
(c) Given the generals plenty of well-trained soldiers.
(d) Given the generals specific instructions to prevent his escape.

5. Lincoln left by train to go to Washington, making stops along the way for speeches and appearances, including a stop in New York to meet who?
(a) Family members.
(b) Soldiers from Illinois.
(c) A little boy who had written him a letter.
(d) The young girl who suggested he grow a beard.

6. After becoming President-Elect, Lincoln began compiling a list of what?
(a) Possible generals.
(b) Possible cabinet members.
(c) Friends to from whom to ask for help.
(d) Difficult White House employees.

7. Lincoln declared that the ________________ no longer applied, which caused flocks of slaves to run to the Union border, claiming themselves for the Union as "contraband of war."
(a) Articles of Confederation.
(b) Fugitive Slave Law.
(c) Confiscation Act.
(d) Corwin Amendment.

8. McClellan's _____________ was a huge problem.
(a) Lack of intelligence.
(b) Fear.
(c) Inactivity.
(d) Lack of experience.

9. McClellan then clashed with General Lee over Richmond, but forgot to do what?
(a) Follow the strategy given to him by Lincoln.
(b) Secure the city.
(c) Bring enough supplies.
(d) Take anyone hostage.

10. Jude Early led a rebel force from Harper's Ferry to seize what city?
(a) Washington.
(b) Charleston.
(c) Richmond.
(d) New York.

11. He left McClellan in charge of what army?
(a) The Army of Kentucky.
(b) The Army of Viriginia.
(c) The Western Army.
(d) The Army of the Potomac.

12. Lincoln finally had to take matters into his own hands and do what?
(a) Order the Army of the Potomac into action.
(b) Help McClellan with planning an attack for the Army of the Potomac.
(c) Find a new leader for the Army of the Potomac.
(d) Order the Army of the Potomac to surrender.

13. 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.

14. Upon reports that Grant was drinking again, Lincoln did what?
(a) Relieved him of his duties.
(b) Spoke to him.
(c) Sent people to check on him.
(d) Made him join Alcoholics Anonymous.

15. South Carolina unanimously voted to do what?
(a) Secede from the Union.
(b) Stay with the Union.
(c) Remain peaceful.
(d) Create their own nation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rebels laid siege to what fort?

2. Vicksburg surrendered to Grant who Lincoln admired for what reason?

3. ____________ stayed in the Union.

4. Because of ____________, most Democrats were now against Lincoln.

5. Who were refuges for Lincoln?

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