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