Awareness
What was the name of the two groups involved in the Civil War?
Union and Confederacy
How did Lincoln change his views?
He understood the abolitionist movement and was in support of freeing slaves.
Who did Abraham Lincoln advocate for?
African American Slaves
Which President was Lincoln (Ex. George Washington was the 1st President)
16th
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
It freed all slaves in the South after the Union won the Civil War, and the Confederate states rejoined the Union.
Which Presidential Elections did Lincoln run for?
1856 and 1860
What Military Policies did Lincoln enact that created significant change for the country?
Increased military draft, and military funding.
What was the Bill signed by Lincoln that freed all slaves in the South?
Emancipation Proclamation.
Stephen Douglas
How did Lincoln's self-accountability have an impact on the people?
They viewed him as an honest leader, and respected him more.
He sympathized with the Union soldiers, helping motivate them by sharing their struggle.
Which amendments did Lincoln start avocating for?
13th and 14th
Why did the Union oppose slavery while the Confederacy supported slavery?
The Union was comprised of states in the North that were more industrialized and did not require slaves. The Confederacy was comprised of southern states that were more plantation oriented that required workers.
How did Lincoln hold the Confederacy accountable?
He established the Emancipation Proclamation that freed all slaves and worked to give them greater rights.
What did the 13th and 14th Amendments do? (be specific as to each amendment's contents)
Under what department did Lincoln work as a lawyer?
Illinois State Legislature
How did Lincoln exhibit awareness?
He spoke about the injustices of slavery through his debates.
In which of these ways did Lincoln exhibit accountability?
How did Lincoln exhibit advocacy?
He advocated for greater rights for slaves, tried to pass legislative bills that abolished slavery (Emancipation Proclamation), and started implementing the 13th and 14th Amendments.
What is Lincoln referring to when he said, "A house divided against itself cannot stand.” I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free. I do not expect the Union to be dissolved—I do not expect the house to fall—but I do expect it will cease to be divided. It will become all one thing, or all the other.”
Lincoln refers to the possibility of a Civil War between the Union and the Confederacy.