Abraham Lincoln's Speeches Flashcard

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What was the main idea expressed by Abraham Lincoln in his "House Divided" speech given on June 16th, 1858?

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A government divided between slavery and freedom cannot endure.

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What did Abraham Lincoln predict about the house divided during his speech in 1858?

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It would become all one thing or all the other.

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What was the primary reason for Lincoln's lack of votes from the south in the 1860 presidential election?

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His stance on slavery

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What did Lincoln assert about his intentions towards slavery in the states where it already existed, according to his inaugural speech?

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He had no lawful right to interfere and did not intend to do so

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According to Lincoln, what was the "momentous issue" he mentioned in his speech?

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Civil war

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What did Lincoln promise to do in his oath during his inauguration?

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To preserve, protect, and defend the Union

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What was the primary purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation as described in the excerpt?

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To recognize and maintain the freedom of persons held as slaves in rebellious states

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When did the Emancipation Proclamation take effect?

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January 1, 1863

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What significant event is associated with the Gettysburg Address?

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The dedication of the Gettysburg cemetery

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According to the Gettysburg Address excerpt, what was conceived in Liberty?

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A new nation