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 Lincoln’s intended meaning in these sentences?
Responses
As president, Lincoln wants to reassure Americans, so he hints at the potential for a speedy outcome of the Civil War to appease both sides.
As president, Lincoln wants to reassure Americans, so he hints at the potential for a speedy outcome of the Civil War to appease both sides.
Lincoln hopes to unify the divided nation by suggesting that Americans are aware of how the war is progressing and are “encouraged” and “satisfied.”
Lincoln hopes to unify the divided nation by suggesting that Americans are aware of how the war is progressing and are “encouraged” and “satisfied.”
As president, Lincoln serves all Americans, so he avoids speculating on the outcome of the Civil War in an effort to convey his neutrality to both sides.
As president, Lincoln serves all Americans, so he avoids speculating on the outcome of the Civil War in an effort to convey his neutrality to both sides.
Lincoln hopes to unify the divided nation by appearing confident in peace for Americans and conveying “high hope for the future.”
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The best interpretation of Lincoln's intended meaning in these sentences is:
Lincoln hopes to unify the divided nation by suggesting that Americans are aware of how the war is progressing and are “encouraged” and “satisfied.”
This response captures Lincoln's effort to reassure the public about the progress of the war while fostering hope and unity among the American people during a tumultuous time.
