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The Fiery Trial by Eric Foner
  • 1. Which pivotal issue does Foner explore in relation to Lincoln's policies?
A) Foreign relations
B) Slavery
C) Native American rights
D) Economic policies
  • 2. In 'The Fiery Trial', Lincoln's approach to slavery is depicted as:
A) Indifferent and passive
B) Pragmatic and evolving
C) Radical and unchanging
D) Abolitionist from the start
  • 3. Which act is pivotal in discussing Lincoln's commitment to ending slavery?
A) The Homestead Act
B) The Kansas-Nebraska Act
C) The Emancipation Proclamation
D) The Morrill Act
  • 4. Which battle is mentioned as a turning point in the Civil War?
A) Bull Run
B) Antietam
C) Gettysburg
D) Shiloh
  • 5. Which amendment is discussed as a major outcome of Lincoln's policy on slavery?
A) The 14th Amendment
B) The 15th Amendment
C) The 13th Amendment
D) The 12th Amendment
  • 6. Which historical event does Foner link with Lincoln's evolving stance on slavery?
A) The Great Depression
B) The Civil War
C) The Louisiana Purchase
D) World War I
  • 7. How does Foner depict the Emancipation Proclamation?
A) As purely a diplomatic move
B) As an ineffective gesture
C) As both a military and moral measure
D) As a response to public pressure
  • 8. Lincoln’s decisions during his presidency were greatly influenced by:
A) His family background
B) European politics
C) Public opinion and political pressure
D) His personal wealth
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