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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Lucius Lamar first run for Congress?
(a) As a Radical Republican.
(b) As a pro-Unionist.
(c) As a secessionist.
(d) As an independent.

2. How did Ross describe his feelings just before he cast his not guilty vote?
(a) I had a great lump in my throat.
(b) I was afraid I could not speak.
(c) I looked down at my open grave.
(d) I felt the chill of fear on my spine.

3. Besides the Texas territory which Benton opposed, what other one did he support against his party's stand?
(a) California.
(b) Alaska.
(c) Montana.
(d) Oregon.

4. Who was the Senator from Nebraska who opposed President Woodrow Wilson's Armed Ship Bill?
(a) James W. Grimes.
(b) George W. Norris.
(c) Lucius Lamar.
(d) Rutherford Hayes.

5. Prior to the Civil War, what notable action did Lamar undertake with Jefferson Davis?
(a) Designing the Confederate flag.
(b) Walking out of the Democratic Convention.
(c) Speaking out against secession.
(d) Writing the Articles of Confederation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Johnson's purpose as President that caused him problems with the Radical Republicans?

2. What is Kennedy's third pressure that he feels is the most damaging?

3. What was Lamar able to convince President Hayes to do?

4. What were the circumstances that brought Edmund G. Ross to Congress as Senator from Kansas?

5. Which of the following public offices did John Quincey Adams NOT hold?

(see the answer key)

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