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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Lincoln give a speech denouncing America's new policy regarding slavery in new western territories, as described in Chapter 3?
(a) 1854.
(b) 1759.
(c) 1865.
(d) 1818.

2. James Buchanan was which President of the United States?
(a) 15th.
(b) 11th.
(c) 12th.
(d) 16th.

3. When was James Buchanan born?
(a) 1848.
(b) 1791.
(c) 1833.
(d) 1759.

4. When did the Mexican-American War begin?
(a) 1846.
(b) 1865.
(c) 1833.
(d) 1848.

5. William H. Seward was the 12th governor of what state?
(a) Illinois.
(b) Kentucky.
(c) Indiana.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Constitutional Union Party was also known as what in the state of California?

2. How many candidates did the Democratic Party present for the 1860 presidential election?

3. When was the Missouri Compromise enacted?

4. Where was Stephen A. Douglas from?

5. The Constitutional Union Party was made up primarily of former members of what political party?

(see the answer key)

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