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

Question

Responses
A make slavery illegalmake slavery illegal
B free slaves in the Southfree slaves in the South
C win votes from Black Americanswin votes from Black Americans
D prevent the need for an antislavery amendmentprevent the need for an antislavery amendment
Question 2
Which statement regarding Lincoln’s views in the 1850s is NOT accurate?
Responses
A He believed slavery should be ended immediately.He believed slavery should be ended immediately.
B He believed slavery was politically and morally wrong.He believed slavery was politically and morally wrong.
C He believed slave owners were too powerful politically.He believed slave owners were too powerful politically.
D He believed slavery hurt the opportunities for free labor.He believed slavery hurt the opportunities for free labor.
Question 3
Which statement about the Peoria Speech is CORRECT?
Responses
A Lincoln suggested that freed slaves might be sent to Africa.Lincoln suggested that freed slaves might be sent to Africa.
B Lincoln said the nation would not remain half free and half slave.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.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.It was given in response to charges made by Sen. Stephen Douglas.
Question 4
Lincoln’s “House Divided” speech was made ___.
Responses
A during the Civil Warduring the Civil War
B when he was running for U.S. Senatewhen he was running for U.S. Senate
C during his debate with Stephen Douglasduring his debate with Stephen Douglas
D because he needed to win over pro-slavery voters

Answer 1

Here are the answers to each of your questions:

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

• B: free slaves in the South

Question 2: Which statement regarding Lincoln’s views in the 1850s is NOT accurate?

• A: He believed slavery should be ended immediately.

Question 3: Which statement about the Peoria Speech is CORRECT?

• D: It was given in response to charges made by Sen. Stephen Douglas.

Question 4: Lincoln’s “House Divided” speech was made ___.

• B: when he was running for U.S. Senate