Question

I give medals, id give 20 if i could. just pleaseeeee help me ASAP im begging. i dont get this, help, no rude comments Step 1: Study these excerpts from speeches given by Lincoln and Douglas:
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.

—Abraham Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois, June 16, 1858

Answer 1

Step 2: Respond to Questions.
Analyze the excerpt from Lincoln’s speech by answering the following questions in one paragraph:

What is Lincoln’s point of view regarding the future of the country?
Which statement from the excerpt shows his point of view?
Explain how the selected quote shows Lincoln’s point of view.
What is an historical idea or event that supports Lincoln’s point of view?

Answer 2

so i guess lincolns poinnt of view regarding the future of thecountry could be that thinks the country does not need to be half slave and half free? anyone disagree or feel free to agree with me i need help here

Answer 3

1: that if its divided it will fall appart

Answer 4

2: "a house divided......"

Answer 5

I believe this government cannot endure permanently half-slave and half-free
means everyone has to be equal and have an equal say

Answer 6

It will become all one thing or all the other.
means if everyone doesnt work together everyone will be split appart

Answer 7

a historical idea i can think of is nelson mandella

Answer 8

that all make sense?