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Almost from the beginning of his administration, Lincoln was pressured by abolitionists and radical Republicans to issue an Emancipation Proclamation. In principle, Lincoln approved, but he postponed action against slavery until he believed he had wider support from the American public.
Lincoln had already drafted what he termed his "Preliminary Proclamation." He read his initial draft of the Emancipation Proclamation to Secretaries William H. Seward and Gideon Welles on July 13, 1862. For a moment, both Secretaries were speechless. Quickly collecting his thoughts, Seward said something about anarchy in the South and possible foreign intervention, but with Welles apparently too confused to respond, Lincoln let the matter drop.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Why was it important for Lincoln to wait to issue the Emancipation Proclamation?
It could have caused revolts in the North.
It was important to have popular support beforehand.
It could have ended the rebellion before Union victory.
It may have caused Lincoln to lose reelection.
The correct answer is: It was important to have popular support beforehand.
Use the image to answer the question.
Based on the photograph, why was the capture of Vicksburg so important for Union forces?
the city's industries
the city's location on a river
the city's distance from other battlefields
the city's large civilian and military population
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In Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address, he says “with malice toward none, with charity for all…” What does this quote reveal about Lincoln’s attitude toward the South?
forgiveness
hatred
indifference
envy
The quote "with malice toward none, with charity for all" from Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address reveals his attitude of forgiveness towards the South.
what is the Answer
The answer is forgiveness.
Which of the following were instrumental in General Grant’s plan for ending the Civil War? Select all that apply.
using generals who would obey without question
engaging financial help from European allies
destroying anything in the South that would help the Confederacy
opening negotiations for a peaceable Confederate surrender
Based on the given options, the instrumental factors in General Grant's plan for ending the Civil War are:
- Using generals who would obey without question.
- Opening negotiations for a peaceable Confederate surrender.
Engaging financial help from European allies and destroying anything in the South that would help the Confederacy are not mentioned as part of General Grant's plan.