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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through III. The Perpetuity of Popular Government.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Lincoln vote for Polk's military spending bills?
(a) His district was pro-war.
(b) He felt it would give me political gain.
(c) He did not want to endanger the troops.
(d) He was pro-war.

2. What is the topic of "Founded on Both Injustice and Bad Policy"?
(a) Military power over the civilians.
(b) Constituional amendments.
(c) Slavery.
(d) Democracy.

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

4. Where was Lincoln headed for according to "An Affectionate Farewell" ?
(a) New York.
(b) Florida.
(c) Washington.
(d) Boston.

5. When was Lincoln elected in the state legislature according to "I Shall Be Governed By Their Will"?
(a) 1835.
(b) 1836.
(c) 1837.
(d) 1834.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Lincoln belittle in "Bow to It I Never Will"?

2. What was Lincoln seeking in "I am Not the First Choice of Many"?

3. What does Lincoln rail against in "It is the End of Us"?

4. When was the sketch in the "Prologue" written?

5. How many troops did Lincoln order to Fort Sumter in "To Suppress Said Combinations"?

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