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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to complicate U.S. relations with Britain?
(a) British merchants wanted to help the Confederacy.
(b) Some northerners wanted to help the South through the British.
(c) British aid was intercepted by the South.
(d) Two Confederate officers were seized from a British ship.

2. Why was Lincoln called the 'Lone Star'?
(a) Because he was known for keeping to himself.
(b) Because he was the only Whig in the Illinois delegation.
(c) Because he was originally from Texas.
(d) Because of his obvious talent and his aloofness.

3. How did Congress handle the crisis with the British?
(a) They opened an investigation into Lincoln and McClellan.
(b) They revoked Lincoln's war powers.
(c) They arrested Simon Cameron.
(d) They gave Lincoln explicit war powers.

4. What did Lincoln do when he returned to Illinois?
(a) Acted as Governor.
(b) Campaigned for reelection.
(c) Returned to his law practice.
(d) Worked in the Federal Land Office.

5. What was the new name of the Republican Party?
(a) The Unity Party.
(b) The Union Party.
(c) The American Party.
(d) The Reunited Party.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what war had the 1848 Whig party candidate served?

2. What was Lincoln's campaign motto for his re-election campaign?

3. How did Lincoln announce his desire for the Presidential nomination?

4. Why did Lincoln move back to Illinois after his first term in Washington, DC?

5. What happened to Lincoln's support at the beginning of the Civil War?

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