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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what causes did Lincoln campaign?
(a) Relocating the state capital.
(b) Lowering taxes.
(c) Ending the displacement of Indians.
(d) Increasing federal oversight of land speculation.

2. What did Lincoln mean by the phrase "cold, calculating, unimpassioned reason"?
(a) How money should be allocated to different causes.
(b) How men should enter marriage.
(c) How leaders should make decisions.
(d) How the benefits of taking land from Indians should be weighed.

3. What position did Lincoln hold after winning the 1852 election?
(a) No position.
(b) U.S. Representative.
(c) U.S. Senator.
(d) State Senator.

4. What did Lincoln believe he inherited from his grandmother?
(a) Depression.
(b) Independence.
(c) Diligence.
(d) Determination.

5. What industry did Lincoln begin to represent in court after he returned to Illinois?
(a) Cattlemen.
(b) Exporters.
(c) Railroad.
(d) Farmers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Lincoln have to hand over his earnings to his father?

2. Why did Lincoln decline to serve in the seat he was elected to in 1852?

3. Why was the Whig party divided against itself?

4. About what did Lincoln speak out against as a Representative?

5. When was Lincoln born?

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