Abraham Lincoln: Sixteenth President Test

1.

1 point

What was one of Lincoln's first jobs?

Telling stories to people at the library.

Owning a paper mill.

Managing a general store in New Salem.

Becoming the President.

2.

1 point

All of these are mentioned as Lincoln's favorite reading material EXCEPT

Oliver Twist

Robinson Crusoe

Aesop's Fables

the plays of William Shakespeare

3.

1 point

What was Lincoln's childhood like?

heavy farm work

All of the above

virtually no schooling.

reading books

4.

1 point

Who did Lincoln debate against for the Senate?

Smith

Douglas

Adams

Howard

5.

1 point

What is the correct contraction of will not?

w'not

won't

will'no

willn't

6.

1 point

The United States is a nation conceived in liberty. This means that our citizens have

a need to speak up for themselves

very many responsibilities

the right to vote

freedom to act, think, or speak as they please

7.

1 point

What event started the Civil War?

the firing on Fort Sumter

the debates between Lincoln and Douglas

the Gettysburg Address

the Battle of Bull Run

8.

1 point

Which of these happened to Lincoln after her became a state legislator?

He met Mary Todd.

He helped his father build log cabins.

He managed a general store.

His mother died. His mother died.

9.

1 point

Many Americans were impressed with Lincoln'd intelligence. Intelligence is

height

the ability to think and understand

basic family values

strength

10.

1 point

Abe enjoyed politics a lot. Politics is the study of

farming

running a store

the government

law

11.

1 point

What was the debate about slavery in the new territories?

Many thought slavery was wrong and did not want it in the new territories.

Many were for slavery thinking that it was beneficial to the economy in the north.

12.

1 point

Why did Lincoln's father keep moving the family?

He was in the military.

He was looking for better educational opportunities for his children.

He was worried about a sickness in the area.

He was looking for a better farmland.

13.

1 point

President Lincoln dided

after the slaves were freed.

before the Thirteenth Ammendment was passed.

before the Civil War ended.

right before teh battle of Bull Run.

14.

1 point

Why was the country divided during Lincoln's Presidency?

The southern states suceded and said they were a separate country.

The northern states wanted to expand to the territories.

The southern states were against slavery and wanted to do away with it.

The northern states wanted to south to keep their slaves.

15.

1 point

A legislator is a

a police officer

state governor

lawmaker

shopkeeper