1) Lincoln was an intelligent young man, seeing as though he taught himself how to read a write, despite dropping out of school at a young age.
2) Lincoln said that the United States could prevent the spread of slavery into other states.
3) Lincoln could’ve used the word “country” instead.
4) The Emancipation Proclamation essentially said that slaves who were freed could now fight for the Union.
5) Lincoln expressed his determination, which is a heroic quality, by teaching himself how to read, write, and practice law. His dexterity is heroic.
