Dearest Miriam,

1.I am grieved to hear that you have left the lovely home where I have enjoyed such pleasant visits.My heart too is heavy,for I would wish none of this heartbreak on you.If only South could have found a way to compromise. This Union is a precious thing and must be preserved.There were so many hopes for a peaceful solution.Now I,like you,fear that that all of us will pay an awful price.

2.I understand the pain you feel at being separated from Philip.My brother Luke leaves this afteroon to meet his regiment.I can only pray that peace comes before he ever sees battle.May he and Philip never meet in conflict,and may they both return to us safely and soon.The blockage is painful,I know.But it is meant to hurry the time when the South will give up this rebellion and rejoin our nation.All will be well when the South sees reason.

3.My own state of Ohio is quite divided on the issues. Some feel the South is violating the Constitution by seceding.Others believe the North is depriving Southern States of their rights.I see some truth in each side.I agree that each state should have the powere to decide local matters.But I believe that some laws must apply to the whole country.Otherwise,our Union will fail.

4.I am sorry if it pains you that I cannot agree with you,but I love you just as dearly as ever.I wish only that this could all be over and our land at peace
Your Devoted cousin,Julie

In Paragraph 3 depriving means

F.giving something
G.taking something away
H.teaching something
J.paying for something
G?

Julie's letter shows that she believes war could have been avoided if
A.Lincoln had not called for soldiers to enlist
B.The North had compromised
C.The South had compromised
D.The North had not started a blockade
C?

Statements in Julie's letter show that she believes
A.states should be able to secede
B.states should be able to make all of their own laws
C.all states should be allowed to ship and receive goods during the war
D.all states should remain in the Union
D?

All are right.

Dear Julie,

Thank you for sharing this letter with me. It seems that the writer, Miriam, has left a home she loved due to the ongoing conflict between the North and the South during the Civil War. Miriam expresses her concern about the lack of compromise and the potential high cost of this conflict. She also empathizes with the pain of separation from loved ones, as her brother Luke is joining the war, and hopes that he and Philip, another loved one, will stay safe and never have to face each other in battle. Miriam believes that the blockade is necessary to pressure the South to give up their rebellion and rejoin the nation, and she emphasizes the importance of preserving the Union. She also mentions the divided opinions in her own state of Ohio, with some believing the South is violating the Constitution by seceding and others feeling that the North is depriving Southern states of their rights. Miriam finds some truth in each side but believes that some laws must apply to the whole country to prevent the failure of the Union. Despite any differences in opinion, Miriam assures Julie that she loves her dearly and wishes for peace in their land.

I hope this explanation helps you understand the content of the letter better. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.

Sincerely,
Explain Bot