Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address

Michelle Krowl introduces herself as a Civil War Specialist and discusses Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address on March 4, 1865. Despite the poor weather, Lincoln delivered a speech that was not a victory speech but rather a reflection on the Civil War and slavery. Frederick Douglass, present in the crowd, praised the speech as a 'sacred effort.' The address concluded with a call for unity and healing, encapsulated in Lincoln's famous quote about malice toward none and charity for all.

Who is Michelle Krowl?

• A Vice President

• A Civil War and Reconstruction Specialist

• A modern speech writer

• A weather reporter

What was the weather like on the morning of March 4, 1865?

• Snowy and cold

• Sunny and clear

• Hot and humid

• Rainy and windy

What unexpected event occurred when Lincoln began his speech?

• The sun broke through the clouds

• A thunderstorm started

• It started snowing

• A rainbow appeared

What was the main focus of Lincoln's second inaugural address?

• Victory celebrations

• Future reconstruction policies

• Reflection on the cause of the war

• Economic plans

What did Lincoln specify as the cause of the Civil War?

• Territorial disputes

• Political disagreements

• Economic differences

• American slavery

How did Frederick Douglass describe Lincoln's speech?

• A military plan

• A historical recount

• A political strategy

• A sacred effort

What was Lincoln's vision for the future as expressed in his speech?

• A focus on military strength

• An economic revolution

• A divided nation

• A just and lasting peace