Abe's Honest Words

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What is the Emancipation Proclamation?

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An official announcement made by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 that declared the freedom of all enslaved people in the Confederate states.

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What does the word 'haste' mean?

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Quickness or speed in doing something.

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What is a synonym for 'divided'?

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Separated.

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What does 'tension' refer to?

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A feeling of anxiety or mental or emotional strain.

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What does 'proclamation' mean?

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An official public announcement.

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Who was President during the Emancipation Proclamation?

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Abraham Lincoln.

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What was the main purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

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To free enslaved people in the Confederate states.

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What does 'anxiety' mean?

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A feeling of worry or unease.

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What is the significance of the Gettysburg Address?

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A speech by Abraham Lincoln that emphasized the principles of human equality and the importance of preserving the Union.

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What does 'competitiveness' mean?

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The desire to win or be better than others.