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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. Douglas tried to put himself forth as the Democratic Presidential candidate, but he completely alienated Southern Democrats with what?
(a) His unintelligent remarks.
(b) His poorly written speeches.
(c) His oscillating stances on slavery.
(d) His rude behavior.

2. Lincoln preached what?
(a) Imperialism.
(b) Reason and calculated solutions rather than impassioned demonstrations.
(c) Impassioned demonstrations rather than reason and calculated solutions.
(d) Isolationism.

3. Describe Nancy Hanks Lincoln.
(a) Immature and irresponsible.
(b) Withdrawn and melancholy.
(c) Convivial and hard-working.
(d) Stern and unemotional.

4. Lincoln declared a blockade of the Southern coast, and was trying desperately to keep the border states in the Union, including what states?
(a) Kentucky, Illinois, and West Virginia.
(b) Kentucky, Maryland, and Missouri.
(c) New Jersey, New York, New Mexico.
(d) Missouri, Massachusetts, New York.

5. Lincoln declared that the ________________ no longer applied, which caused flocks of slaves to run to the Union border, claiming themselves for the Union as "contraband of war."
(a) Corwin Amendment.
(b) Confiscation Act.
(c) Fugitive Slave Law.
(d) Articles of Confederation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Because of ____________, most Democrats were now against Lincoln.

2. The Senate wanted to make what a war objective?

3. Lee invaded Maryland, and Lincoln had no choice but to set McClellan and the Army of the Potomac to dispel the attack. What did he decide it meant if McClellan won?

4. Describe Robert Todd.

5. What political party was gaining favor from abolitionists in the North?

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