11. By what means, from whom, and during whose Presidency were the following territories obtained for the United States? (_a_) Louisiana, (_b_) Florida, (_c_) Alaska. 12. (_a_) What was the “Spoils System”? (_b_) What was the Nullification ordinance passed by South Carolina in 1832? 13. Discuss briefly the nature and importance of the following: (_a_) The Wilmot Proviso. (_b_) The Dred Scott Decision. (_c_) The Fugitive Slave Law. 14. Name the commanders and the results of the following battles: (_a_) Vicksburg, (_b_) Fredericksburg, (_c_) Cold Harbor. 15. Name the Presidents of the United States who have had a second term of office. 16. (_a_) What various causes underlay the declaration of war against Spain? (_b_) What important battles on land and sea were fought during the Spanish-American War? (_c_) What treaty ended this war and what territory was ceded to the United States as a result of it? PHYSICAL EXAMINATION All cadets are examined physically in May of each year, and those found physically disqualified to continue with the course, or, in case of the first class, for commission in the Army, are discharged. VACATIONS AND LEAVES OF ABSENCE Academic duties are suspended from the completion of the June examinations until the end of August. During this period cadets live in camp and are engaged in military duties and exercises and in receiving practical instruction in military and other subjects. Academic duties are also suspended from December 24th until January 2d, except for those undergoing examination. All duties and exercises, as far as practicable, are suspended on New Year’s Day, February 22d, May 30th, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Cadets of the first, second, and third classes not undergoing examination are allowed short leaves at Christmas, if their conduct during the preceding year has been satisfactory. Excepting these short leaves for good conduct, cadets are allowed but one leave of absence during the four years’ course. This leave is granted to those cadets who have successfully completed the third-class course of study, and extends from the middle of June to the 28th of August. PAY OF CADETS The pay of a cadet is $600 per year and one ration per day, or commutation therefor at 30 cents per day. The total is $746.00 to commence with his admission to the academy. The actual and necessary traveling expenses of candidates from their homes to the Military Academy are credited to their accounts _after_ their admission as cadets. No cadet is permitted to receive money, or any other supplies, from his parents, or from any person whomsoever, without the sanction of the Superintendent. A _most rigid_ observance of this regulation is urged upon all parents and guardians, as its violation would make distinctions between cadets which it is the especial desire to avoid; the pay of a cadet is sufficient for his support.