- p. 107 What happened on a cool October night that brought together the Harlan’s household, whites and blacks, in prayer?
- p. 108. The Know Nothings were skirting the slavery issue, focusing instead on immigration and economic issues. Why?
- p. 109/111 During his run for Congress, what was James Harlan’s position on slavery?
- p. 112/13 What was the Douglas’ Doctrine?
- p. 114/15 When he lost by a mere 67 votes, what did John Harlan decide to do? Contest the election?
- 116/7 How many did Abraham Lincoln win? Where were they situated? And what happened with the ballot in 10 of the states he lost?
- p. 118 What were Harlan’s worries about Kentucky after the Lincoln’s win?
- p. 119 Harlan was considered a traitor because he chose Lincoln’s side. Why?
- How did he follow in his father’s clandestine footsteps?
- p. 120/1 In what gun operation was Harlan involved?
- p. 121/2 What importance did Lincoln give Kentucky in terms of preserving union?
12. p. 122 Lincoln believed that if Kentucky was lost from the Union, other states would secede. Which states?
13. p. 123 How did the war reach Louisville?
14. p. 124/8 What was John Harlan’s involvement in the war? What was his cause?