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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Lincoln born?

2. In October 1839 the Whigs held a convention and endorsed who for President, beginning the so-called Log and Cabin Campaign?

3. What school did Lincoln attend irregularly between ages 11 and 15, developing interests in reading, poetry, penmanship, and the early years of the American Republic?

4. The Presidential campaign of 1856 elected who?

5. In 1858, Lincoln gave what famous speech at the Republican convention?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Lincoln's first job? How might this have affected his opinion on slavery?

2. What was the "Lost Speech?"

3. Describe Lincoln's personality as a young man.

4. Who were Abraham Lincoln's parents?

5. What did Lincoln think about the Mexican War?

6. Why did Lincoln become known as a railroad lawyer?

7. Describe Lincoln's early education.

8. What happened between Lincoln and Mary Owens?

9. What did free-soilers think about the Kansas-Nebraska Bill? Why?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Union Army is weak through much of the war.

Part 1) Describe the Union Army. Why is it so weak? How is this reflected in various Civil War battles?

Part 2) How is the army able to be successful in the end? How do the leaders of this army learn from their mistakes? What role does Lincoln play in the strengthening of this army?

Part 3) Compare the Union Army to the U.S. Army today?

Essay Topic 2

Lincoln has an obsession with death.

Part 1) Describe this obsession. Why might it have begun? What events exacerbated it?

Part 2) How can this be seen as foreshadowing? How does it affect him throughout his life?

Part 3) What is the connection between this obsession and his religious beliefs?

Essay Topic 3

Many changes occur due to the Emancipation Proclamation.

Part 1) What is the Emancipation Proclamation? Why does the Emancipation Proclamation take place? How does it change events in the war? Are these changes good? Why or why not?

Part 2) Was the Emancipation Proclamation necessary to end the war? Why or why not? Did most U.S. citizens want the Emancipation Proclamation? Why or why not?

Part 3) How might the Emancipation Proclamation have helped to change the minds of American citizens? How might it also have been detrimental in the minds of some Americans?

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