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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Revolt Against the Fathers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lincoln wanted to run for a senate seat, but he could not. Why not?
(a) He was very ill.
(b) He was already a member of the senate.
(c) He was a member of the legislature.
(d) No one wanted to vote for him.

2. Why did Lincoln believe Douglas allied with Southern leaders?
(a) To please the people.
(b) To protect the Union.
(c) To help the leaders.
(d) To gain his own ends.

3. What two boys were born to the Lincolns?
(a) William and Thomas.
(b) John and James.
(c) Teddy and Lincoln.
(d) Sam and Todd.

4. Lincoln's rivals were Stephen A. Douglas, known as ____________, and the young Democrats.
(a) The Jolly Green Giant.
(b) The Little Giant.
(c) The Mean Giant.
(d) Jack and the Giant.

5. What did this bill state?
(a) Slavery would be banned in the northern states.
(b) Slavery would be illegal.
(c) Slavery should be legal in the territories.
(d) Slavery should be legal in all states.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sixteen-year-old Abraham grew estranged from his farmer father. Why?

2. Where were the Lincolns married?

3. Describe Nancy Hanks Lincoln.

4. In November Lincoln and Douglas had their first debate over what, starting a rivalry that would last years?

5. After inauguration, the President passed what, declaring the Declaration a white man's document, and that Congress had no right to prohibit slavery in any of the territories?

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