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Who was Pres. Lincoln talking to at the beginning of the movie?
Lincoln talked with the common soldiers, both black and white.
Why does Preston Blair want to go to Richmond VA?
He thought that his former close personal relations with the Confederate leaders might aid in bringing about an end to the war.
In Lincoln's view, what was the cause of the Civil War.
God's divine punishment for the sin of slavery.
In regards to Stevens, what do the Democrats try to get him to do?
They want to get him to lose his temper in Congress.
What was the 13th Amendment?
Outlawed slavery
Why does President Lincoln not want the southern peace negotiators to come to Washington DC?
It might influence Congress to not vote on the 13th amendment
The importance of passing the 13th amendment before ending the war
Southern states might attempt to block it
What is the term used to describe the North during this time?
Union
This job was offered as a way to secure a vote
Postmaster or tax collector
Why is Mrs. Lincoln upset with Thaddeus Stevens at the White House?
She was investigated for her spending at the White House.
Why do the radicals distrust Lincoln?
The Radicals are the strong abolitionists within the Republican Party. They do not feel as if Lincoln TRULY wants this amendment passed but rather that he is using this as an excuse to bring about an end to the war.
The morning of the vote, Pendleton tries to get a postponement. On what grounds does he do this? What is Lincoln’s response?
He has heard that there is an offer from the South to end the war. Lincoln has to convince Congress that there is no delegation currently in Washington from the South. He denies any knowledge of peace commissioners being in the city.
Why do Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln not want Robert to join the Army?
They already lost their son, Willie, three years earlier.
What was the battlefield that Lincoln toured at the end of the movie?
Battle of Petersburg
The plan to sway Congressmen to vote for the amendment including the offer of what?
Federal jobs once the Congressman leaves office
After the war ends, what does Lincoln suggest Grant do with all the war prisoners?
He suggests that they all be freed to help heal the nation.
This is the speech that was recited by soldiers talking to Lincoln at the beginning of the movie
The Gettysburg Address
This man was brought in to try and convince legislatures to vote for the 13th amendment
Secretary Seward
The term for a Congressman who is still in office but lost reelection
Lame Duck
What was Thaddeus Stevens' accused motive?
Full equality