Lincoln's words replace blame with shared fears and hopes of all citizens.
Explanation:
In this passage, we can see that Lincoln attempts to reconcile the two opposing sides of the nation. Instead of talking about the interests and desires of each side, or of placing blame on either group, Lincoln emphasizes the commonalities that they share. He tells us that both groups thought the war was going to be shorter, and both groups wanted it to be less chaotic. By highlighting commonalities and not differences, Lincoln shows that his interest is in unifying the nation.
