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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Edward Stanton?
(a) A military strategist who advised Lincoln.
(b) The official whom Lincoln appointed as Secretary of State.
(c) The official whom Lincoln appointed as Secretary of Defense.
(d) The official who replaced Simon Cameron.

2. How did Lincoln respond when a Democratic Representative opposed him as "King Lincoln"?
(a) Lincoln had him arrested.
(b) Lincoln let him speak.
(c) Lincoln engaged him in debate.
(d) Lincoln brought him to the White House for a dressing down.

3. Why did Lincoln replace General Burnside?
(a) He had lost his subordinates' respect.
(b) He was losing too many battles.
(c) He would not follow Lincoln's orders.
(d) He was incompetent.

4. What did Horace Greeley do during the international crisis facing Lincoln?
(a) Wrote articles critical of Lincoln.
(b) Advocated for international mediation.
(c) Ran Northern blockades.
(d) Organized a conference on trade.

5. Who was the initial favorite for the nomination for President in the 1860 race?
(a) Hamlin.
(b) Fillmore.
(c) Seward.
(d) Lincoln.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Donald say Lincoln was ruled by in his early career?

2. Who was John Todd Stuart?

3. Describe Lincoln's military career.

4. What was Lincoln waiting for before making the Emancipation Proclamation?

5. Whom did Lincoln support in the 1852 Presidential campaign?

(see the answer key)

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