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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. In Lincoln's inauguration speech, he promised first and foremost to do what?

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

3. Though Salmon Chase was favored to run against Lincoln for the Republican nomination, what scandal erased any hope Chase had for the nomination?

4. Lincoln left by train to go to Washington, making stops along the way for speeches and appearances, including a stop in New York to meet who?

5. Lincoln put ______________ Hooker in command of the Potomac Army.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Lincoln's initial cabinet members.

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

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

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

5. What led to antiwar protests?

6. How did Lincoln get slavery outlawed in all federal territories?

7. How did General Lee shock the Union?

8. How was the Southern Confederacy formed?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lincoln is a member of the Whig Party and the then the Republican Party.

Part 1) Describe the Whig Party. Why does Lincoln join this party? How do Lincoln's views influence the Whig Party? How does this party affect him?

Part 2) What happens to the Whig Party? What is the connection between this and the Republican Party? Why does Lincoln join the Republican Party?

Part 3) To which party would you belong today? Why? How important are political parties? Why do you believe this?

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

Lee surrenders at Appomattox Courthouse.

Part 1) Describe the events that lead up to this surrender. How did the Confederates lose their control over the war?

Part 2) How does this affect the south and the reconciliation of the Union?

Part 3) How might this surrender and the victory of the Union play a role in Lincoln's assassination?

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