1.  How does First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln's personal story reflect the peculiar nature of the Civil War? Group of answer choicesBoth she and her husband were born in Confederate statesTwo of her sons served as generals on opposite sides of the warShe was charged by federal officials of spying for the ConfederacyShe was the First Lady of the United States yet lost three brothers fighting for the Confederate States of America

Which of the following is FALSE about the U.S. Civil War?Group of answer choicesIt took place from 1861 to 1865It featured the attempt by southern secessionists to preserve slavery by forming the Confederate States of AmericaIt occurred shortly after the election of the first U.S. President from the Republican PartyIt featured a relatively low cost in terms of lives lost on both sides and property destroyed in the Confederacy

List five roles for women during the Civil War. Put a star next to the role you would have wanted to fill if you were a woman at that time and tell why.

Select the correct answer.Which statement is true about the role of women during the Civil War? A. Women not only treated injured soldiers but also ran farms and industries. B. Women fought for equal pay for the African American soldiers who enlisted in the army. C. Women took over government leadership because most men were away fighting the war. D. Women worked only as nurses during the war and looked after the wounded soldiers. E. Women built forts and grew food for the Confederate and Union armies

In the Gettysburg Address, what was Lincoln trying to do?A.Prevent the Southern states from continuing to buy and sell slavesB.Motivate American citizens to donate more money to the war effortC.Ask for more power from the American people so that he could end the Civil WarD.Encourage Union soldiers to continue fighting for the important goal of freedomSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

In his “Second Inaugural Address,” Lincoln acknowledges the horror of the Civil War, the human cost on both sides, and the damage the war has caused the nation. He also very clearly and powerfully takes a side. Identify the claim that is integral to Lincoln’s speech. Then, analyze how Lincoln orders and develops his ideas in order to support his claim. Evaluate how effective Lincoln was in supporting his main argument. Support your response with textual evidence.