AP Success - AP English Language: The Lincoln vs. Douglas Debates
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Question 1
States like Illinois and Kentucky should not interact with each other.
The federal government should decide on the legality of slavery.
States should have uniform laws regarding slavery.
Slavery is a moral issue that transcends state rights.
The sovereignty of states should be respected in matters of domestic policy.
Question 2
Underline a secondary issue that arises from the slavery debate.
Show the author's personal bias against African Americans.
Highlight the primary concern regarding the abolition of slavery.
Introduce a new topic unrelated to the slavery debate.
Suggest a national policy for dealing with freed slaves.
Question 3
Emphasize the unity between different state policies.
Show a preference for Maine's laws over Illinois'.
Introduce a contrast between two states' policies.
Illustrate the author's formal style of writing.
Highlight the similarity between Maine and Illinois.
Question 4
Based on moral principles rather than state rights.
A unified decision among all states.
Left to individual states to determine.
Dictated by economic considerations.
Decided by the federal government.
Question 5
A fair and equitable law for all residents.
The diversity of states' approaches to civil rights.
A successful policy for managing voting rights.
An example of discrimination based on wealth.
The arbitrary nature of voting qualifications.
Question 6
An outdated notion that no longer applies to modern America.
A principle that applies only to certain states.
A fundamental principle that should guide all state decisions.
A contentious issue that divides the nation.
A flawed concept that has led to national discord.
Question 7
Warn of the potential for future conflicts.
Illustrate the absurdity of conflicts based on state policies.
Provide historical examples of interstate conflicts.
Suggest that state conflicts are inevitable.
Exaggerate the potential consequences of state disagreements.
Question 8
Irrelevant to the national wellbeing.
A problem that needs to be addressed by uniform laws.
A temporary situation that will soon be resolved.
A source of strength and diversity for the nation.
The result of poor leadership at the state level.
Question 9
Supported by historical figures like Washington and Madison.
Advocated as a solution to national problems.
Presented as an alternative to popular sovereignty.
Criticized as a new and misguided approach.
Identified as the main cause of the nation's success.
Question 10
Pessimistic and warning.
Critical and argumentative.
Neutral and informative.
Reflective and nostalgic.
Optimistic and hopeful.
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