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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 what year was the signed lithograph sold?

2. Who is responsible for the formation of the government?

3. Which of the following does not describe the Gettysburg Address?

4. Who currently runs the Gettysburg cemetery?

5. Who spoke about "the strategy of annihilation?"

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the proposition made by the Founding Fathers?

2. In what part does Everett talk about the battle itself? How are the parts separated?

3. What does Everett believe caused the defeat of the South?

4. What does Tilberg use as his main point regarding the location?

5. How was Lincoln known for handling disputes in court?

6. Which two major speeches of Lincoln's are mentioned and how are they compared?

7. Why was it not possible to consecrate the ground?

8. Who is currently in charge of the Gettysburg battlefield and cemetery? Why is this the logical choice?

9. According to Everett, what happened to the wounded left on the field?

10. What is the purpose of Wills marking out the parts of Pericles' speech?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lincoln's friend, William Herndon, was very specific about Lincoln's use of language in both writing and speech. Recount William Herndon's lengthy list of observations. Do you think Herndon was correct in his assessment? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

There is a great deal of discussion about the Declaration of Independence, versus the Constitution of the United States. Compare and contrast the two documents. State the basic history of each, key players the two documents have in common, and in your opinion, which is more important in the operation of the U.S. government.

Essay Topic 3

The author discusses the opinions of General U.S. Grant and James McPherson, both of whom had very strong ideas on how to confront the enemy. List those beliefs and their supporting reasons. How did Lincoln feel about these policies? What were Lincoln's personal beliefs about confrontation and conflict?

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