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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What was McClellan's feeling about the President and Congress? (from Chapters 11-12)

He was disgusted by civilian leadership.

He was afraid of them.

He was cowed by them.

He distrusted them.

2.

How did Lincoln respond when a Democratic Representative opposed him as "King Lincoln"? (from Chapters 15-16)

Lincoln brought him to the White House for a dressing down.

Lincoln had him arrested.

Lincoln engaged him in debate.

Lincoln let him speak.

3.

Who was Edward Stanton? (from Chapters 11-12)

The official who replaced Simon Cameron.

The official whom Lincoln appointed as Secretary of State.

A military strategist who advised Lincoln.

The official whom Lincoln appointed as Secretary of Defense.

4.

What phrase did Lincoln introduce into the debate over slavery? (from Chapters 7-8)

All for one and one for all.

E Pluribus Unum (From many, one).

A house divided against itself cannot stand.

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

5.

How did the war effort affect international relations? (from Chapters 15-16)

While the Civil War raged, Mexico was threatening to retake territories it lost in the Mexican War.

France was sending support to the Confederacy.

France and Britain complained because they could not get Southern cotton.

With so much attention on the war, the US was losing its trade advantages in Asia.

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