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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 decided to combine the forces of McDowell, Fremont, and Banks into one Army of ___________, with General John Pope as the Commander.
(a) Virginia.
(b) The Potomac.
(c) The Union.
(d) Kentucky.

2. Lincoln put ______________ Hooker in command of the Potomac Army.
(a) "Fighting John."
(b) "Fighting Frank."
(c) "Fighting Joe."
(d) "Fighting Fred."

3. ______________ declared itself "neutral" in the conflict, with people enlisting in both armies.
(a) Missouri.
(b) Maryland.
(c) West Virginia.
(d) Kentucky.

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

5. What would relieve Lincoln's depression and allow him to escape for a little while?
(a) Drawing and painting.
(b) Writing poetry.
(c) The opera and theater.
(d) Going for long walks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lincoln needed to do what as a war tactic?

2. Lincoln still needed more troops, so he enforced what?

3. Lincoln invited who to stay with them at the White House?

4. Who was Lincoln's Attorney General?

5. Lincoln decided to post Henry Halleck as what, trying to find a man who would fight for him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Lincoln grow his Quaker beard?

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

3. Describe Lincoln's generals.

4. What happened to Willie? How did this affect the Lincolns?

5. Describe Lincoln's initial cabinet members.

6. What was the Crittenden Plan?

7. What did Lincoln do with the Fugitive Slave Law? What were the effects of this?

8. Describe Lincoln's vision. What was Mary's interpretation of this vision?

9. What was happening to Lincoln's reconstruction plan in Louisiana?

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

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