Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) "One-eighth of the whole population were colored slaves, not distributed generally ov
er the Union, but localized in the southern part of it. These slaves constituted a peculiar and powerful interest. All knew that this interest was somehow the cause of the war. To strengthen, perpetuate, and extend this interest was the object for which the insurgents would rend the Union even by war, while the Government claimed no right to do more than to restrict the territorial enlargement of it. Neither party expected for the war the magnitude or the duration which it has already attained. Neither anticipated that the cause of the conflict might cease with or even before the conflict itself should cease." What theme is presented in this passage from President Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address?
The South wanted to extend slavery to other regions
The majority of slaves resided in the South
The Union had reasons to oppose the expansion of slavery
The war has outlasted some of the original causes of the war
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) "AT this second appearing to take the oath of the Presidential office there is less occasion for an extended address than there was at the first. Then a statement somewhat in detail of a course to be pursued seemed fitting and proper. Now, at the expiration of four years, during which public declarations have been constantly called forth on every point and phase of the great contest which still absorbs the attention and engrosses the energies of the nation, little that is new could be presented. The progress of our arms, upon which all else chiefly depends, is as well known to the public as to myself, and it is, I trust, reasonably satisfactory and encouraging to all. With high hope for the future, no prediction in regard to it is ventured." What is the purpose of this passage from President Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address?
to explain that the people are already acquainted with him
to explain his reasons for making a shorter inaugural speech
to explain that his attention and energy is still focused on the war
to explain that he has hope for the future
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) "With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan, to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations." Which statement below is true of the conclusion of Lincoln’s speech?
Lincoln shows anger to those who caused the war.
Lincoln vows to care for those injured by the war.
Lincoln declares the war has finally ended.
Lincoln surrenders the war to the enemy.
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) Which element relies on logic, credibility, and emotion? rhetorical devices theme statements purpose statements thesis statements Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) "If we shall suppose that American slavery is one of those offenses which, in the providence of God, must needs come, but which, having continued through His appointed time, He now wills to remove, and that He gives to both North and South this terrible war as the woe due to those by whom the offense came, shall we discern therein any departure from those divine attributes which the believers in a living God always ascribe to Him?" Which rhetorical element is included in this passage from President Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address?
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