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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Nine: The New Reckoning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. George Gordon Meade continued with the Army of the Potomac on a collision course with Lee where?
(a) In Gettysburg.
(b) At Manassus.
(c) At Bulls Run.
(d) In Richmond.

2. On what topic did Lincoln agree with Henry Clay?
(a) Slavery should be decided by individuals.
(b) Negroes were not subhuman, and should have Constitutional rights.
(c) The Missouri Compromise is a good idea.
(d) The North and South should be separated.

3. Describe Robert Todd.
(a) Extroverted.
(b) Introverted.
(c) Bored.
(d) Rude.

4. When did Lincoln's son, Eddie, die?
(a) February 1, 1850.
(b) March 1, 1850.
(c) April 1, 1850.
(d) May 1, 1850.

5. After becoming President-Elect, Lincoln began compiling a list of what?
(a) Possible cabinet members.
(b) Possible generals.
(c) Friends to from whom to ask for help.
(d) Difficult White House employees.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Lincoln's inauguration speech, he promised first and foremost to do what?

2. Vicksburg surrendered to Grant who Lincoln admired for what reason?

3. Who was Fredrick Douglass?

4. The War Department began mobilizing black regiments, agreeing that black and white outfits would do what?

5. In the Senate, John J. Crittenden proposed the Crittenden Plan which suggested what?

(see the answer key)

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