Lincoln Biography Episode 3

What did Abraham Lincoln do on the morning of February 11th, 1861?

• He left Springfield, Illinois for Washington.

• He signed an important document.

• He gave a speech in New York.

• He visited troops in the South.

What significant change had Abraham Lincoln made to his appearance since election day?

• He shaved his head.

• He grew a beard.

• He wore a military uniform.

• He started wearing glasses.

How did Mary Lincoln feel about the amount she spent in New York?

• Indifferent as it was a small amount.

• Confused and regretful.

• Guilty and hid the amount from her husband.

• Proud and eager to tell her husband.

Which states seceded from the Union first after Lincoln's election?

• South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama

• New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan

• California, Nevada, Utah, Oregon

• Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado

Who was appointed as the president of the Confederate States of America?

• Jefferson Davis

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

• Thomas Jefferson

What was Lincoln's stance on the Union in his inaugural address?

• He believed the Union should be dissolved.

• He was unsure about the future of the Union.

• He thought the Union was negotiable.

• He stated the Union is perpetual.

What did Lincoln do when he learned of a plot to kill him?

• He decided to confront his attackers.

• He ignored the threat.

• He secretly slipped into Washington.

• He resigned from being president-elect.

What did Mary Lincoln do to the White House?

• She sold old furniture.

• She closed it to the public.

• She organized public tours.

• She renovated and refurnished it.

What was General George B. McClellan's nickname?

• The Gentle Giant

• The Young Napoleon

• The Iron Marshal

• Old Rough and Ready

How did Mary Lincoln react to Willie's death?

• She became more politically active.

• She dedicated herself to charity work.

• She was inconsolable and refused to leave her room.

• She started writing a book.