Unit 2 Review Game

What territory was at the center of the 1819/1820 slavery issue when it attempted to join the nation as a slave state?

• Maine
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• Kansas

Which of the following parties was staunchly seen as being "pro-slavery?

• Democrats
• Republicans
• Whigs

What government action or law caused the permanent dissolution of the Whig Party?

• Compromise of 1820
• Compromise of 1850
• Kansas-Nebraska Act

Who was responsible for most of Abraham Lincoln's education?

• He went to a private school
• His parents home schooled him
• He was self-taught in most instances

Abraham Lincoln served in the Illinois state militia during the War of 1812.

• True
• False

What profession did Lincoln have before he got into politics?

• He was a teacher.
• He was a lawyer.
• He was a doctor.
• He was a farmer.

In 1858, what position did Abraham Lincoln try to win election to?

• US House of Representatives
• US Senate
• Governor of Illinois
• President of the United States

How many major parties nominated candidates for President in 1860?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 election and wasn't even on the ballot in 10 states.

• True
• False

No Presidential candidate in 1860 had a majority of the popular votes.

• True
• False