Quiz on Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II

What was Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II's profession before entering politics?

• Doctor

• Lawyer

• Engineer

• Teacher

In which year was Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II elected to the United States House of Representatives?

• 1856

• 1862

• 1873

• 1885

In what year did Lamar return to the United States House of Representatives?

• 1865

• 1873

• 1880

• 1890

When was Lamar confirmed to the Supreme Court?

• 1885

• 1888

• 1890

• 1893

How many slaves did Lamar own according to the 1850 federal census?

• 10

• 14

• 31

• 16

How many of Lamar's slaves in Lafayette County were under 10 years old?

• 5

• 10

• 14

• 4

What event was Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar giving a closing address to in Richmond?

• A meeting of the Republican Party

• A gathering of the Ku Klux Klan

• An event headed by Jefferson Davis

• A session of the U.S. Congress

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During which decades did Lamar develop a reputation as a leading statesman?

• 1850s and 1860s

• 1860s and 1870s

• 1870s and 1880s

• 1880s and 1890s

What was Lamar's stance on the Ku Klux Klan?

• He opposed it

• He defended it

• He was indifferent

• He was a member

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In which book was Lamar featured for his eulogy for Senator Charles Sumner?

• Profiles in Courage

• The Great Debate

• American Heroes

• The Southern Legacy