Abraham Lincoln — Questions and answers

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What was a major result of Abraham Lincoln's debates with Senator Stephen Douglas in 1858?

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  1. He won the Senate race.
  2. He became a famous actor.
  3. His national profile was elevated, and anti-slavery sentiment grew. ✓
  4. He decided to quit politics.

Answer: His national profile was elevated, and anti-slavery sentiment grew.

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What happened immediately after Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860?

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  1. The United States enjoyed a period of peace and prosperity.
  2. Southern states declared their independence and seized federal property. ✓
  3. Lincoln went on a long vacation.
  4. Slavery was immediately abolished across the entire country.

Answer: Southern states declared their independence and seized federal property.

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What did Abraham Lincoln do right after the attack on Fort Sumter?

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  1. He surrendered to the Southern states.
  2. He called for 75,000 volunteers to join the army. ✓
  3. He declared the war was over.
  4. He asked for help from other countries.

Answer: He called for 75,000 volunteers to join the army.

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What important document did Abraham Lincoln issue on January 1, 1863?

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  1. The Declaration of Independence.
  2. The Emancipation Proclamation. ✓
  3. A peace treaty with the Confederacy.
  4. A new national anthem.

Answer: The Emancipation Proclamation.

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What event marked the effective end of the Civil War in April 1865?

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  1. The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
  2. The surrender of General Lee to General Grant. ✓
  3. Abraham Lincoln becoming president.
  4. The attack on Fort Sumter.

Answer: The surrender of General Lee to General Grant.

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What tragic event happened to Abraham Lincoln shortly after the Civil War ended?

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  1. He wrote a new book.
  2. He was elected for another term.
  3. He was assassinated at Ford's Theatre. ✓
  4. He moved to a different country.

Answer: He was assassinated at Ford's Theatre.

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Which of these is NOT part of Abraham Lincoln's lasting legacy?

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  1. Preserving the Union.
  2. Abolishing slavery.
  3. Creating the internet. ✓
  4. Inspiring democratic ideals.

Answer: Creating the internet.

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