10 Questions
Which group was critical of Lincoln's proposals for readmitting Confederate states to the Union?
Antislavery Radical Republicans
What did the Emancipation Proclamation suggest to Northern Democrats?
Slaves' rights were a principal objective of the conflict
Why were many Northern Democrats dismayed by the Emancipation Proclamation?
They believed it would prolong the war
Which group believed that the actual emancipation of slaves was not being accomplished quickly enough?
Antislavery Radical Republicans
What was a common criticism of Lincoln's wartime actions?
He was too lenient towards Confederate states
Which branch of government has the constitutional responsibility to raise armies?
Legislative branch
Under what circumstances did Lincoln suspend habeas corpus?
When Union troops were assaulted in Baltimore
Why did Lincoln order a blockade of Southern ports?
To prevent Southern states from trading with foreign countries
What legal question did Lincoln face when he suspended habeas corpus?
Whether he had the authority to suspend habeas corpus
What action did Lincoln take in response to the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter?
He called for 75,000 militia troops
Test your knowledge on the 1864 Election and the Uncertain Fate of President Abraham Lincoln's Second Term. Explore the challenges faced by Lincoln and the Union army during the prolonged Civil War, and discover the role of Northern Democrats in this pivotal election.
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