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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. Lincoln and who ran on the Republican ticket for the next election?
(a) Jack Johnson.
(b) Andrew Johnson.
(c) Andrew Jackson.
(d) John Andrews.

2. Grant was a small man who graduated from where?
(a) Maine Maritime Academy.
(b) West Point.
(c) Culver Military Academy.
(d) The Naval Academy.

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

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 specific instructions to prevent his escape.
(d) Given the generals plenty of well-trained soldiers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. ____________ stayed in the Union.

2. Who did Lincoln think about after Willie's death?

3. What would relieve Lincoln's depression and allow him to escape for a little while?

4. Jude Early led a rebel force from Harper's Ferry to seize what city?

5. Who was Fredrick Douglass?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened when McClellan finally ordered his army into the enemy camp at Manassas?

2. What led to antiwar protests?

3. What happened when Lincoln said he did not support the amendment?

4. Describe the events at the National Soldier's Cemetery at Gettysburg.

5. Why did Lincoln grow his Quaker beard?

6. How did Lincoln handle McClellan's inactivity?

7. What happened when McClellan clashed with General Lee over Richmond?

8. What ended Lincoln's 10% plan? How was he affected by this and other actions by members of the Republican Party?

9. What are two battles won by the Union? What problems still existed, though?

10. What was the Crittenden Plan?

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