Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address Flashcard

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What was the primary reason the Civil War was not originally fought to free the slaves according to Lincoln?

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Lincoln states that only one-eighth of the whole population were slaves.

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How does Lincoln explain the inevitability of the Civil War?

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Lincoln explains that the war was inevitable because the opposing positions were so entrenched that compromise was impossible.

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What is Lincoln's attitude towards those who fought for the Confederacy?

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Lincoln does not wish them any harm for their choices.

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What issue was at the forefront of people's thoughts during Lincoln's first Inaugural Address?

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The possibility of a civil war.

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What does Lincoln refer to as the 'peculiar and powerful interest' that caused the war?

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The institution of slavery and the people who owned slaves.

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What does Lincoln suggest about the expectations of both sides at the start of the Civil War?

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Both sides expected a quick and easy victory with no losses.

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How does Lincoln characterize the role of God in the Civil War in his address?

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Lincoln suggests that God's will is a significant factor in the events of the war.

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What does Lincoln imply about the nature of the conflict in his Second Inaugural Address?

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He implies that the conflict was deeply rooted in moral and ethical disagreements.

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What does Lincoln say about the future of the nation after the Civil War?

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He expresses hope for reconciliation and healing after the war.

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How does Lincoln address the issue of punishment for the South in his address?

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He emphasizes forgiveness rather than punishment for the South.