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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. South Carolina unanimously voted to do what?

2. Lincoln _________ capable generals to lead his armies against the Southern insurrection.

3. After his election, Lincoln had a troubling ________.

4. Who was Lincoln's Attorney General?

5. While Grant settled in to siege Petersburg, Lincoln accepted Chase's resignation as Secretary of Treasury and appointed the position to who?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the Union worry about Great Britain doing? What did Great Britain end up doing? Why might they have done this?

2. Describe Lincoln's initial cabinet members.

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

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

5. How was the Southern Confederacy formed?

6. How did Lincoln go about changing who was in charge of the Potomac Army?

7. Who did Lincoln invite to stay with him and Mary at the White House? What was this person's reaction to staying with the Lincoln's?

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

9. Describe Lincoln's generals.

10. How was Lincoln in conflict over emancipation? What did he eventually decide about emancipation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a great amount of political turmoil throughout Lincoln's career in politics.

Part 1) Describe this political turmoil. What caused this turmoil? How did Lincoln and other respond to it?

Part 2) How did Lincoln and others help to create this turmoil? How does this turmoil affect our world today?

Part 3) What political turmoil exists in our world today? How does it compare to the turmoil of the 19th century?

Essay Topic 2

Lincoln became known for his physical strength and honesty.

Part 1) Describe Lincoln's physical build and character. How is this seen in him as a child and throughout his adolescence?

Part 2) How do these traits benefit him as a lawyer and politician?

Part 3) How might people think of you? What traits are dominant in your appearance and personality?

Essay Topic 3

Lincoln and Douglas hold many debates and give many speeches.

Part 1) Who is Douglas? Compare Douglas and Lincoln. Describe Lincoln and Douglas' relationship.

Part 2) Describe their debates and speeches. How did this competition between these two men affect the U.S. at this time, including the beliefs of the general public, politics, war, and the institution of slavery?

Part 3) Do debates and speeches such as this influence us today? If so, how? If not, why not?

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