LINCOLN Documents Quiz

What did Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation aim to achieve?

• Expand the size of the Union army

• Abolish slavery in the Confederate states  

• Establish new trade routes 

• Strengthen the Southern economy

When was the Emancipation Proclamation officially issued by President Lincoln?

• July 4, 1776

• January 1, 1863

• September 22, 1863

• February 12, 1809

When would the Emancipation Proclamation officially take effect?

• July 4, 1776

• January 1, 1863

• September 22, 1863

• February 12, 1809

Which role of the President did Lincoln reiterate in the Emancipation Proclamation?

• the nation's Commander in Chief of the military

• the nation's sole control over the economy

• the nation's sole power to veto

• the nation's sole control to declare war

What was the primary theme of Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address?

• Economic development

• Unity and reconciliation

• Military strategy

• Expansion of territories

In Lincoln's second inaugural address, he refers to the ongoing Civil War as a "mighty scourge." What does he suggest about the war in this context?

• It is an unavoidable tragedy.

• It is a glorious triumph.

• It is a necessary sacrifice for progress.

• It is an unjust conflict.

According to Lincoln's speech, to whom does he attribute responsibility for the Civil War?

• The Southern states

• The Northern states

• Foreign powers

• The Founding Fathers

What does Lincoln express hope for in terms of the nation's future during his second inaugural address?

• Economic prosperity

• Military dominance

• Continued conflict

• National healing and peace

Lincoln emphasizes the concept of "malice toward none" in his speech. What does this phrase signify in the context of the address?

• A call for revenge

• A plea for forgiveness and compassion

• A declaration of war

• A demand for justice