Question

Read this sentence from Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address:
One-eighth of the whole population were colored slaves, not distributed generally over the Union, but localized in the southern part of it. These slaves constituted a peculiar and powerful interest. All knew that this interest was somehow the cause of the war.

What does the word peculiar mean?

Answer 1

Select one:
a. Common
b. Notable
c. Typical
d. Unusual

Answer 2

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Answer 3

the answer is D

Answer 4

unusual is the answer