Question

"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?

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) to explain that his attention and energy is still focused on the war.

The purpose of this passage of President's Lincoln Second Inaugural Address was to explain that his attention and energy is still focused on the war.

The Second Inaugural Address of President Abraham Lincoln was held on March 4, 1865. He shared his project to heal the nation's wound and unite the United States that were divided by the Civil War. Lincoln did not send a message of happiness because the time was sad for the US. But he had hope for the things to come. Unfortunately, he was assassinated 40 years after his second inauguration address.

The other options of the question were a) to explain that people are already acquainted with him, b) to explain his reasons to make a shorter inaugural speech, and d) to explain that he still has hope in the future.

Answer 2

These are the choices I found on the internet:

a. to explain that the people are already acquainted with him

b. to explain his reasons for making a shorter inaugural speech

c. to explain that his attention and energy is still focused on the war

d. to explain that he has hope for the future

The answer would be to explain that his attention and energy is still focused on the war. Lincoln states that he has no knowledge of what will come next, but he will finish the efforts he started.