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

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Here are the answers to your questions regarding Lincoln and his views on slavery:

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. (Lincoln was more focused on containing slavery rather than abolishing it immediately during the 1850s.)

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

  • B Lincoln said the nation would not remain half free and half slave.

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

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

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