Question

What was Lincoln's main goal during his first inaugural speech? (1 point)
Responses

Declare war on the Confederate states
Declare war on the Confederate states

Prevent Southern states from leaving the Union
Prevent Southern states from leaving the Union

Discuss plans to end slavery immediately
Discuss plans to end slavery immediately

Create a new set of national laws

Answer 1

Prevent Southern states from leaving the Union

Lincoln's main goal in his first inaugural address was to preserve the Union and appeal to the Southern states to remain part of the United States, while promising not to initiate war or unlawfully interfere with slavery where it already existed.