1. Lincoln’s “Emancipation Proclamation” was meant to ___.

Question

A make slavery illegal
B free slaves in the South
C win votes from Black Americans
D prevent the need for an antislavery amendment

2. Which statement regarding Lincoln’s views in the 1850s is NOT accurate?
A He believed slavery should be ended immediately.
B He believed slavery was politically and morally wrong.
C He believed slave owners were too powerful politically.
D He believed slavery hurt the opportunities for free labor.

3. Which statement about the Peoria Speech is CORRECT?
Responses
A Lincoln suggested that freed slaves might be sent to Africa.
B Lincoln said the nation would not remain half free and half slave.
C It was made in order to win votes during the Presidential election.
D It was given in response to charges made by Sen. Stephen Douglas.

Answer 1

1. Lincoln’s “Emancipation Proclamation” was meant to ___. B free slaves in the South

2. Which statement regarding Lincoln’s views in the 1850s is NOT accurate? A He believed slavery should be ended immediately.

3. Which statement about the Peoria Speech is CORRECT? D It was given in response to charges made by Sen. Stephen Douglas.