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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. On what topic did Lincoln agree with Henry Clay?
(a) The North and South should be separated.
(b) Slavery should be decided by individuals.
(c) Negroes were not subhuman, and should have Constitutional rights.
(d) The Missouri Compromise is a good idea.

4. Lincoln was the only lawyer who did what?
(a) Owned his own law firm.
(b) Got involved in politics.
(c) Rode the entire court circuit for both sessions.
(d) Became President.

5. Lincoln wanted to run for a senate seat, but he could not. Why not?
(a) No one wanted to vote for him.
(b) He was very ill.
(c) He was already a member of the senate.
(d) He was a member of the legislature.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lincoln preached what?

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. In October 1859, a band of Northern abolitionists tried to capture ____________, a town in Virginia, and start a rebellion.

4. Kansas rejected the LeCompton Constitution, ensuring what?

5. Describe Robert Todd.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Robert Lincoln.

2. What children were born amid these deaths?

3. How did Mary and Abraham handle her family's desire to see their relationship end?

4. How was Lincoln unique as a lawyer?

5. Describe Douglas and Lincoln's first debate.

6. What was the "Lost Speech?"

7. What did the bill spark?

8. Describe Lincoln's early education.

9. Describe the political environment at this time. What did this mean for the Whigs?

10. With what is Lincoln concerned? How does he feel this issue should be handled?

(see the answer keys)

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