Which of the following provides the clearest proof that Lincoln believes God willed the war?

He [God]...gives to both North and South this terrible war

In paragraph 1 what does Lincoln imply about how he feels about talking about the war?

He is exhausted and annoyed at the thought of discussing it

Overall, what is Lincoln's tone during his 2nd Inaugural Address and how does it shift?

Lincoln's tone begins solemn/sad and shifts to hopeful

What is the “powerful interest” that Lincoln says was “somehow the cause of the war”?

slaves and the people who owned them

What is meant by the phrase "wringing their bread from the sweat of other men's faces"?

to make your money from another man's work

In paragraph 2, how does Lincoln explain why the country went to war?

positions were so opposed to each other it was inevitable

In paragraph 3, lines 7-8, what does Lincoln say was the government's goal in the Civil War?

the government only wished to keep slavery from spreading

Which of the following provides evidence for the previous question?

The last sentence "one would make war rather than..."

Which situation most clearly shows a person who is rending something?

seamstress tearing apart a gown before resewing it

Which of the following provides evidence for that implication?

[updates] have been constantly called forth on every p&p

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1
What “still absorbs the attention and engrosses the energies of the nation”?
The present Civil War
the presidential election
ongoing debate over slavery
attempts to dissolve the union
2
Given line 1 of paragraph 4, what is Lincoln’s attitude towards the Confederacy?
he condemns them
he does not wish them harm
he believes they should pay for the cost of war
he wants to thank them
3
Which of the following is the best example of people who are insurgents?
diplomatic group
a fleet of troups
crowd of protesters
business association
4
Which of the following provides the clearest proof that Lincoln believes God willed the war?
the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether
He [God]...gives to both North and South this terrible war
The prayers of both could not be answered
Both read the same Bible and pray to the same God
5
In paragraph 1 what does Lincoln imply about how he feels about talking about the war?
He is exhausted and annoyed at the thought of discussing it
The public is already aware of the progress in the war
He feels it is less necessary than his first inaug. address
He feels like there is nothing new to discuss
6
Overall, what is Lincoln's tone during his 2nd Inaugural Address and how does it shift?
Lincoln's tone begins solemn/sad and shifts to hopeful
Lincoln's tone begins excited but ends hopeless
Lincoln's tone begins exhausted but shifts to full of energy
Lincoln's tone begins hateful but shifts to forgiving
7
Which of the following choices summarizes the general order in which Lincoln made his points?
Present, Past, Future
Future, Present, Past
Present, Future, Past
Past, Present, Future
8
What is the “powerful interest” that Lincoln says was “somehow the cause of the war”?
southerners who wanted to dissolve the nation
resentment over Lincoln's election
slaves and the people who owned them
the desire to keep the Union together
9
What is meant by the phrase "wringing their bread from the sweat of other men's faces"?
to use slaves as soldiers to fight in your war to own them
To beat a slave harshly until they work for you
to make your money from another man's work
to steal from people who have worked for their money
10
In paragraph 2, how does Lincoln explain why the country went to war?
slavery was so evil it required punishment
both sides thought it would be quick and easy
rebellious people attacked the North
positions were so opposed to each other it was inevitable
11
In paragraph 3, lines 7-8, what does Lincoln say was the government's goal in the Civil War?
rebellious people wanted to dissolve the Union without war
for God to punish the evil slaveholders
the government only wished to keep slavery from spreading
to remove slavery from the south
12
Which of the following provides evidence for the previous question?
The last sentence "one would make war rather than..."
Line 5-insurgent agents were in the city seeking to destroy
Line 2 "All dreaded it, all sought to avert it"
Line 4 "devoted altogether to saving the Union without war"
13
Which situation most clearly shows a person who is rending something?
seamstress tearing apart a gown before resewing it
child carefully removing wrapping paper from a gift
artist studying a scene from two angles
mechanic disabling then repairing an engine
14
Which of the following provides evidence for that implication?
The progress of our arms...is all well known to the public
[this time] there is less occasion for an extended address
[updates] have been constantly called forth on every p&p
With high hope for the future no prediction ...is ventured
15
What issue occupied people’s thoughts and attention at the time of his first Inaugural Address?
a possible Civil War
the outcome of the Civil War
God's will regarding slavery
Lincoln's recent election

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