Question

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What is the purpose of this passage from President Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address?

Answer 1

"AT this second appearing to take the oath of the Presidential office there is less occasion for an extended address than there was at the first. Then a statement somewhat in detail of a course to be pursued seemed fitting and proper. Now, at the expiration of four years, during which public declarations have been constantly called forth on every point and phase of the great contest which still absorbs the attention and engrosses the energies of the nation, little that is new could be presented. The progress of our arms, upon which all else chiefly depends, is as well known to the public as to myself, and it is, I trust, reasonably satisfactory and encouraging to all. With high hope for the future, no prediction in regard to it is ventured."

Answer 2

to explain that the people are already acquainted with him
to explain his reasons for making a shorter inaugural speech
to explain that his attention and energy is still focused on the war
to explain that he has hope for the future

Answer 3

I think D..

Answer 4

It makes the most sense.

Answer 5

yeah d makes the most sense

Answer 6

The purpose of Lincoln's second inaugural address was to state that slavery was the key component that led to the civil war and he stated that it was possible that slavery had offended God and he retaliated by causing conflict which started the war. He said that since there was now peace, they should take advantage of that and begin a time of reconciliation where there was malice towards no one and charity for everyone.

Answer 7

D was wrong