Based on the quote, President Lincoln's hope for the United States (the Union) was that "the Union would reconcile (come back together)." His emphasis on binding up the nation's wounds and achieving a just and lasting peace highlights his desire for unity and healing following the civil conflict.
Based on the quote, what was President Lincoln's hope for the United States (the Union)? "let us strive…to bind up the nation’s wounds…to do all which may achieve a just and a lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations.” —Abraham Lincoln, Second Inaugural Address (1 point) Responses He hoped the United States became the most powerful nation in the world. He hoped the United States became the most powerful nation in the world. He hoped the Union would reconcile (come back together) He hoped the Union would reconcile (come back together) He hoped the North would show the South how to be a better region. He hoped the North would show the South how to be a better region. Skip to navigatio
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