Question

Select the correct text in the passage.

Answer 1

In the line where he says,

"In your hands, my dissatisfied fellow-countrymen, and not in mine, is the momentous issue of civil war...."

Abraham Lincoln's speech

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States is often remembered for his role in bringing an end to slavery in the country. In this famous speech, he highlights his disapproval of the actions of the southerners which were hindering his efforts to end slavery. This is made evident in the line where he said, "In your hands, my dissatisfied fellow-countrymen, and not in mine, is the momentous issue of civil war...."

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Answer 2

The line implies that Lincoln tried to convince Southerners that they were responsible for the growing conflict in the nation by defending slavery is " In your hands, my dissatisfied fellow-countrymen, and not in mine, is the momentous issue of civil war." This is further explained below.

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

Generally, Abraham Lincoln was a famous American politician, best known for the Gettysburg Address.

In conclusion, My disgruntled compatriots, the fate of our nation and the possibility of civil war is in your hands, not mine.

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