Lincoln answers (revised)

1. The dedication of a graveyard for those who perished there because of what they sacrificed for their country

2. democracy and keeping the union alive

3. They didn’t acknowledge the confederacy. He thought they were just going through a phase (“You don’t understand, Mom.”)  and was punishing them for rebelling. He was encouraging freedom among slaves and inspired many to fight for the union.

4. It’s not really enforceable - it’s more of a nicely-worded suggestion because he didn't go through any law processes.

5. Lincoln was always rather against slavery, so when he was elected, many states dropped out of the union. The Emancipation Proclamation inspired over 200,000 slaves to fight on the side of the union. Lincoln was trying to stitch back together a country separated by different views of slavery.

7. Lincoln was dedicated to keeping the nation together, so it showed he had faith in the young country he lived in. He helped take a step towards equality between whites and blacks, and came from a poorer family.  I believe Lincoln could relate to Drake’s astoundingly articulate lyrics, “Started from the bottom, now we here.”

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a sense of presidential authority
In the Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln sets regulations urging slaves in rebelling states to be freed. In this, he's taking charge of his country and showing his presidential authority.

the value of freedom
The Emancipation Proclamation was focused around the freeing of slaves in rebelling states, showing that freedom was very important to him.

the urgency of the national crisis
Gettysburg Address
Lincoln addresses how the nation needs to get back together quickly to save the union.


Lincoln's personal voice
Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address is a short speech of Lincoln honoring the dead. Because this is more of a sentimental thing, it show's Lincoln's person voice.