Abraham Lincoln

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1. When was Abraham Lincoln inaugurated for his first term? April 4, 1861 January 20, 1861 March 4, 1861 February 20, 1861

2. During the Republican Nomination Convention in 1860, Lincoln lost to this man on the first two ballots, but finally won the party's nomination on the third ballot. William Seward Stephan Douglas John C. Fremont Andrew Johnson

3. Lincoln received zero votes in 9 southern states in the 1860 election. True False

4. After what battle did Lincoln decided to issue the Emancipation Proclamation? Antietam Second Bull Run Gettysburg Shiloh

5. Lincolns Gettysburg Address was received enthusiastically by the crowd. True False

6. What biblical passage did Lincoln quote in his famous "House Divided" speech? Matthew 5:5 Genesis 44:12 Mark 3:25 Psalm 34:8

7. Lincoln opposed this compromise just before the war, which would have allowed for the expansion of slavery. Crittenden Compromise South Carolina Compromise Compromise of 1850 Congressional Peace Compromise

8. In his first inaugural address, Lincoln said he would support a proposed thirteenth amendment to the Constitution that congress had passed. What was the amendment? Abolishing slavery A stronger fugitive slave law Making secession illegal Illegalizing abolishing slavery

9. How many terms did Lincoln serve in Congress? One Two Zero Three

10. Upon hearing the news of what battle did Lincoln sullenly exclaim, "My God, my God! What will the country say?" Chancellorsville Bull Run Shiloh Fredericksburg