What challenge did Lincoln face on the home front? A:A. A number of problems were caused by Northerners who opposed the war.B:B. Members of Congress refused to approve more money to be spent on the war.C:C. So many farmers left to fight that there were food shortages in the North.D:D. He faced a strong opponent in the presidential campaign and nearly lost the election.

The main issue of the Lincoln-Douglas debates was A:A. John Brown's raid.B:B. the future of slavery.C:C. who would be the best senator from Illinois.D:D. who would be the best president in the 1860 election.

In the Gettysburg Address, what was Lincoln trying to do?A.Prevent the Southern states from continuing to buy and sell slavesB.Motivate American citizens to donate more money to the war effortC.Ask for more power from the American people so that he could end the Civil WarD.Encourage Union soldiers to continue fighting for the important goal of freedomSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

How did the Battle of Bull Run change Lincoln's point of view? A:A. It made him question whether the keeping the Union together was worth fighting for.B:B. It made him decide to let the Southern states go rather than continue fighting.C:C. It made him realize that ending the war would be much harder than expected.D:D. It made him determined to punish the South severely for leaving the Union.

Name one problem that led to the Civil War.

12. What did John Brown hope to achieve by his raid at Harpers Ferry? ato create a slave rebellion that would bring an end to slaverybto bring attention to the conflict between the North and the Southcto bring the two sides together to form a new compromisedto create a revolution that would lead to a war between the states13. How did the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 impact Lincoln’s political future? aHe won the senate race in Illinois.bHe became known throughout the nation.cHe was seen as a poor candidate for public office.dHe felt discouraged and removed himself from politics for a time.14. What was apparent following the presidential election of 1860? aThe nation was divided over slavery.bLincoln was popular throughout the nation.cThere was little support for abolitionists in the North.dSouthern states were eager to abolish slavery.15. Which event turned the secession crisis into a civil war? athe election of Abraham LincolnbSouth Carolina's shelling of Fort SumtercJohn Brown's raid on Harpers FerrydPreston Brooks's attack on Charles Sumner