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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through VI. Events Have Controlled Me.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the Dred Scott case judged by the Supreme Court according to "All the Powers of Earth Seem Rapidly Combining Against Him"?
(a) 1859.
(b) 1859.
(c) 1856.
(d) 1857.

2. What kind of education did Lincoln mostly rely on according to the "Preface"?
(a) High school.
(b) Some college.
(c) Self education.
(d) Post graduate studies.

3. What battle was "Constantly Drilled, Disciplined, and Instructed" a response for?
(a) Battle of Rich Mountain.
(b) Battle of Bull Run.
(c) Battle of Dry Wood Creek.
(d) Battle of Wilson's Creek.

4. Who did Lincoln express his frustration with for not voting for the Party candidate in the presidential election?
(a) Whigs.
(b) Know Nothing.
(c) Abolitionists.
(d) Pro slavery.

5. What was considered improper at the time of the writing of "The Taste is in My Mouth"?
(a) Getting on the ballot in primary elections.
(b) Actively seeking financial donations.
(c) Actively seeking the presidential nomination.
(d) Actively pursuing a seat at a convention.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did "Shall Be Thenceforth, and Forever Free" give to the Confederacy states to rejoin the Union?

2. What were Kansas and Nebraska established as?

3. What did Lincoln want border states to accept according to "The Incidents of the War Cannot Be Avoided"?

4. Who was "I Am Distressed Immeasurably" intended for?

5. What were the southern states doing at the time of "The Tug Has to Come"?

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