Almost from the beginning of his administration, Lincoln was pressured by abolitionists and radical Republicans to issue an Emancipation Proclamation. In principle, Lincoln approved, but he postponed action against slavery until he believed he had wider support from the American public

Question

Lincoln had aready drafted what he termed his "Preliminary Proclamation. He read his inital draft of the Emancipation Prodamuston to Secretanes William H. Seward and Gideon Welles on July 13, 1862. For a moment, both Secretaries were speechless. Quickly collecting his thoughts, Seward said something about anarchy in the South and possible foreign Intervention, but with Welles apparently too confused to respond Lincoln let the matter drop

Use the passage to answer the question.

Why was it important for Lincoln to wait to issue the Emancipation Proclamation?

(1 point)

It could have caused revolts in the North.

It was important to have popular support beforehand.

It could have ended the rebellion before Union victory.

It may have caused Lincoln to lose reelection.

In Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, he says "with malice toward none, with charity for all... What does this quote reveal about Lincoln's altitude toward the South?

(1 point)

forgiveness

Hatred

Indifference

envy

Which of the following were instrumental in General Grant's plan for ending the Civil War? Select 2 that apply.

(1 point)

using generals who would obey without question

engaging financial help from European allies

destroying anything in the South that would help the Confederacy

opening negotiations for a peaceable Confederate surrender

Answer 1

1. Why was it important for Lincoln to wait to issue the Emancipation Proclamation?

   • It was important to have popular support beforehand.

2. In Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, what does the quote "with malice toward none, with charity for all" reveal about Lincoln's attitude toward the South?

   • forgiveness

3. Which of the following were instrumental in General Grant's plan for ending the Civil War? (Select 2 that apply.)

   • destroying anything in the South that would help the Confederacy
   • using generals who would obey without question