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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are disloyal citizens tried in Chapter 2?
(a) In federal courts.
(b) In the field.
(c) In civil courts.
(d) In military commissions.

2. Why does the War Department arrest telegraphers in four major cities in 1864?
(a) They refuse to telegraph a false message from the White House.
(b) They fear the telegraph system has been compromised.
(c) They are suspected Confederate sympathizers.
(d) They are telegraphing Union secrets across Confederate lines.

3. Why does President Lincoln pardon Wes Brogan?
(a) Because he does not want to damage the economy.
(b) Because he does not believe in slavery.
(c) He wants to use Mr. Brogan as a Union spy.
(d) He believes Mr. Brogan acted in self-defense.

4. Who authored "Elements of International Law and Laws of War"?
(a) James McPherson.
(b) Frank Klement.
(c) James G. Randall.
(d) Henry W. Halleck.

5. Which two bills does Congress pass on March 3, 1863?
(a) The Writ Act and the Militia Act.
(b) The Habeas Corpus Act and the Enrollment Act.
(c) The Emancipation Proclamation and General Order 100.
(d) The Enrollment Act and the Militia Act.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is John Merryman arrested in Chapter 1?

2. Which former U.S. President does Lincoln admire?

3. After what battle do arrests of Southern citizens begin to decline?

4. Which state has the most military trials?

5. Which politician quotes Lord Coke by saying, "Where courts of law are open, martial law cannot be executed"?

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