Question

d"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. To strengthen, perpetuate, and extend this interest was the object for which the insurgents would rend the Union even by war, while the Government claimed no right to do more than to restrict the territorial enlargement of it. Neither party expected for the war the magnitude or the duration which it has already attained. Neither antici

Answer 1

What theme is presented in this passage from President Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address?

The South wanted to extend slavery to other regions
The majority of slaves resided in the South
The Union had reasons to oppose the expansion of slavery
The war has outlasted some of the original causes of the war

Answer 2

@radar @RebelGeneral help?

Answer 3

Which one do you think is the answer?

Answer 4

C @neonumbrella5115

Answer 5

Close. The paragraph is talking about how there were lots of slaves in the south and how the war was long and it wasn't anticipated that it would be this long.

Answer 6

so B?

Answer 7

Close again! :) B is true, however, it really isn't the theme of the paragraph.

Answer 8

A?

Answer 9

That's also true, however, it isn't the main theme of the paragraph.