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 already drafted what he termed his "Preliminary Proclamation." He read his initial draft of the Emancipation Proclamation to Secretaries 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.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Why was it important for Lincoln to wait to issue the Emancipation Proclamation?
(1 point)
Responses

It could have caused revolts in the North.
It could have caused revolts in the North.

It was important to have popular support beforehand.
It was important to have popular support beforehand.

It could have ended the rebellion before Union victory.
It could have ended the rebellion before Union victory.

It may have caused Lincoln to lose reelection.

Answer 1

It may have caused Lincoln to lose reelection.

Answer 2

A city with a few large residential buildings in the foreground and a few tents and barracks built near a river in the background is shown.
Question
Use the image to answer the question.
Based on the photograph, why was the capture of Vicksburg so important for Union forces?
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Responses

the city's industries
the city's industries

the city's location on a river
the city's location on a river

the city's distance from other battlefields
the city's distance from other battlefields

the city's large civilian and military population

Answer 3

the city's location on a river

Answer 4

In Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address, he says “with malice toward none, with charity for all…” What does this quote reveal about Lincoln’s attitude toward the South?
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Responses

forgiveness
forgiveness

hatred
hatred

indifference
indifference

envy

Answer 5

forgiveness

Answer 6

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

using generals who would obey without question
using generals who would obey without question

engaging financial help from European allies
engaging financial help from European allies

destroying anything in the South that would help the Confederacy
destroying anything in the South that would help the Confederacy

opening negotiations for a peaceable Confederate surrender

Answer 7

using generals who would obey without question

opening negotiations for a peaceable Confederate surrender