Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address

What was the main concern in people's minds during Lincoln's first Inaugural Address, according to his 'Second Inaugural Address'?

• a possible civil war

• Lincoln’s recent election

• God’s will regarding slavery

• the outcome of the Civil War

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What did Lincoln identify as the main cause of the Civil War?

• Dissolution desires of southerners

• Slavery and its proponents

• The wish to preserve the Union

• Opposition to Lincoln's presidency

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What did Lincoln suggest still holds the mental and physical attention of the nation?

• the present Civil War

• the presidential election

• ongoing debate over slavery

• attempts to dissolve the Union

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What are Lincoln's desires in his “Second Inaugural Address”? Select two.

• to punish the southern states for secession

• a lasting peace that is fair for all states

• to ensure all former slaves have the right to vote

• allowing states to independently decide on slavery

• the abolition of slavery throughout the nation

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What evidence from Lincoln's speech suggests the Civil War was not initially about freeing slaves?

• Lincoln mentions that only one-eighth of the population were slaves.

• Lincoln indicates some preferred war over ending slavery.

• Lincoln mentions that rebels sought to leave the Union peacefully.

• Lincoln states the government aimed to prevent the spread of slavery.

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Which of the following is the best example of insurgents?

• a church group holding a yearly meeting

• a business group negotiating a contract

• an group of protesters physically rebelling against a government

• an army battalion of delivering food to a group of refugees

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Which action best exemplifies rending something?

• An teacher observes a group of students from different perspectives before starting the lesson.

• A doctor takes apart an artificial heart to fix it.

• A mother carefully removes the tinfoil, uncovering the casserole.

• A flag-maker rips fabric into strips before designing a new flag..

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What aspect of school does the term 'scourge' highlight?

• School seems unending.

• School seems unfair.

• School causes everyone to suffer.

• School is mandatory.

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What was Lincoln's attitude towards Confederate fighters?

(there will be a part B on the test: which of the following quotes supports this answer?)

• He condemns them for enslaving others.

• He is grateful to them for initiating the conflict.

• He harbors no ill will towards them for their actions.

• He thinks they should bear the entire cost of the war.

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How does Lincoln's “Second Inaugural Address” explain the cause of the Civil War?

(there will be a part B on the test: which of the following quotes supports this answer?)

• He attributes it to rebels causing unrest and threatening the union.

• He suggests that the war was unavoidable due to irreconcilable differences.

• He believes that the immorality of slavery necessitated war as punishment.

• He indicates that both sides anticipated a swift, effortless victory without casualties.

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