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The central idea of Lincoln's speech was to show the American public that the nation must stay united and tell Southerners that secession was illegal. Lincoln says, "Plainly the central idea of secession is the essence of anarchy." Through this statement, he demonstrates that the Southern states' attempt to separate from the Union is a breach of law and order. He also argues that the US Constitution is permanent and cannot be dissolved. There are no terms in the Constitution that allow the dissolution of its government:
Perpetuity is implied, if not expressed, in the fundamental law of all national governments. It is safe to assert that no government proper ever had a provision in its organic law for its own termination.
Lincoln also reassures Southerners that his Republican administration would not interfere in matters related to slavery and its laws:
I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so.
He tries to calm the anxious Southerners by telling them that he is committed to upholding their states' rights:
. . . the property, peace, and security of no section are to be in any wise endangered by the now incoming Administration. I add, too, that all the protection which, consistently with the Constitution and the laws, can be given will be cheerfully given to all the States when lawfully demanded, for whatever cause—as cheerfully to one section as to another.
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B. The author of the memoir
Answer:
The option that is relevant to this subject is:
B) a description of protests staged at a logging site.
Explanation:
<u>When we look at each option, we can notice that some of them, although related to the subject, are also too broad or loose, so to speak. Our focus is on the conflict between the logging industry and environmental activists.</u> There is no reason, for instance, to describe a typical day in the life of a logger. Doing so will only draw readers away from the main topic. The same goes for using an advertisement of how the logging industry helps the community. This option, as a matter of fact, would go against the purpose of the writing. The last option should also be eliminated since it will make the writing unnecessarily long, focusing on something that does not directly apply to the conflict.
<u>The best option is letter B. Protests carried out by environmentalists at a logging site are a direct effect and representation of the conflict between them.</u>
