Question

I received Everett’s Life of Washington which you sent me, and enjoyed its perusal. How
his spirit would be grieved could he see the wreck of his mighty labors! I will not,
however, permit myself to believe, until all ground of hope is gone, that the fruit of his
noble deeds will be destroyed, and that his precious advice and virtuous example will so
soon be forgotten by his countrymen. As far as I can judge by the papers, we are
between a state of anarchy and civil war. May God avert both of these evils from us! I
fear that mankind will not for years be sufficiently Christianized to bear the absence of
restraint and force. I see that four states have declared themselves out of the Union;
four more will apparently follow their example. Then, if the border states are brought
into the gulf of revolution, one half of the country will be arrayed against the other. I
must try and be patient and await the end, for I can do nothing to hasten or retard it.
The South, in my opinion, has been aggrieved by the acts of the North, as you say. I feel
the aggression and am willing to take every proper step for redress. It is the principle I
contend for, not individual or private benefit. As an American citizen, I take great pride
in my country, her prosperity and institutions, and would defend any state if her rights
were invaded. But I can anticipate no greater calamity for the country than a dissolution
of the Union. It would be an accumulation of all the evils we complain of, and I am
willing to sacrifice everything but honor for its preservation

Answer 1

I hope, therefore, that all constitutional means will be exhausted before there is a resort
to force. Secession is nothing but revolution. The framers of our Constitution never
exhausted so much labor, wisdom, and forbearance in its formation, and surrounded it
with so many guards and securities, if it was intended to be broken by every member of
the Confederacy at will. It was intended for “perpetual union,” so expressed in the
preamble, and for the establishment of a government, not a compact, which can only be
dissolved by revolution or the consent of all the people in convention assembled. It is
idle to talk of secession. Anarchy would have been established, and not a government,
by Washington, Hamilton, Jefferson, Madison, and the other patriots of the Revolution. .
. . Still, a Union that can only be maintained by swords and bayonets, and in which strife
and civil war are to take the place of brotherly love and kindness, has no charm for me. I
shall mourn for my country and for the welfare and progress of mankind. If the Union is
dissolved, and the government disrupted, I shall return to my native state and share the
miseries of my people; and, save in defense, will draw my sword on none

Answer 2

Question 1 (2 points)
1. What kind of person does this letter reveal Lee to be?

Question 1 options:

patriotic


opposed to secession


loyal to Virginia


all of the above

Answer 3

2. What can you infer from this about Lee’s attitude toward his country?

Question 2 options:

Lee wants to preserve the Union.


Lee knows that it is only a matter of time before war is declared.


Lee is eager for secession.


Lee is ashamed of America.

Answer 4

3. What is the tone of the letter?

Question 3 options:

ironic


bitter


serious


informal

Answer 5

What is the central idea of the letter?

Question 4 options:

A breakup of the Union has been something that has been a long time coming.


A breakup of the Union is the worst thing that could happen.


Secession is necessary to preserve the principals of the South.


Secession would cause the North to reevaluate their ideals.

Answer 6

What text supports your answer for #4?

Question 5 options:

"But I can anticipate no greater calamity than a dissolution of the Union.”


"The South, in my opinion, had been aggrieved by the acts of the North…”


"I shall return to my native state and share the miseries of my people…”


"I must try and be patient and await the end, for I can do nothing to hasten or retard it.”

Answer 7

What is the meaning of the word perusal as it is used in the first paragraph of the letter?

Question 6 options:

the process of examining carefully


to place in proper or methodical order


to glance at from time to time


the process of agreeing with a point

Answer 8

Read the passage below. What is Lee’s opinion of George Washington?

“…the fruit of his noble deeds will be destroyed, and that his precious advice and virtuous example will so soon be forgotten by his countrymen…”

Question 7 options:

Lee held Washington in contempt.


Lee held high esteem for Washington.


Lee was indifferent towards Washington.


Lee disagreed with many of Washington’s decisions, but liked him as a leader.

Answer 9

8. What is the meaning of the word virtuous as it is used in the first paragraph of the letter?

Question 8 options:

unethical


disreputable actions


having high moral standards


agreement with other soldiers

Answer 10

Question 9 (2 points)
9. How does Lee support his opinions about secession?

Question 9 options:

Anarchy is preferable to simple redress.


The U.S. is no longer a place that a person can be a part of with pride.


Since the Constitution was not arrived at easily, it should not be set aside easily.


The South has been slighted by the North and should fight for justice.

Answer 11

Question 10 (2 points)
10. Lee's purpose in writing this letter is to thank his son for a gift and to

Question 10 options:

state that he should be commander in chief of the Confederate Army.


argue that secession would be a terrible mistake.


insist that the South must be avenged for Northern aggression.


explain his reasons for supporting the Union.

Answer 12

Any chance we can finish all 10?

Answer 13

I have to shower so i know i cant. but uhh 1st question answer is All of the Above

Answer 14

dam ight B

Answer 15

thanks I know number 2 Lee knows war will be declared

Answer 16

ty!