Lincoln

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Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln

1. To what extent was Lincoln "uncompromising"?  To what extent was Thaddeus Stevens (leader of the Radical Republicans) "uncompromising"?  What were they willing to compromise on?  What were they not willing to compromise on? 
Lincoln was uncompromising because it seems as if he would do anything to get the amendment passed. Thaddeus Stevens was uncompromising in the opposite way, he would do anything to prevent the amendment from being ratified. They were willing to compromise on the fact that slaves were not equal in all aspects of life, but not willing to compromise on the fate of the amendment.

2. To what extent did the movie provide evidence of Lincoln's perspective as depicted in the Lincoln letters?
Abraham Lincoln's actions and words depicted his feelings towards slavery. There are many scenes where his opinions are clearly expressed. In the scenes where Lincoln is discussing his attempts to ratify the amendment with his wife, it is evident that he is disgusted by slavery, but ultimately wanted to create the amendment because it would save the fate of the union.

3. Why did Lincoln believe the 13th Amendment was essential?
He believed that the amendment was essential because it would abolish slavery, therefore ending civil war. He believed this was important because it would save the lives of many civilians. Because the United States of America was Lincoln's priority, this was most important to him. This made the amendment essential.

4. How did the film complicate the narrative that the North was against slavery and/or for racial equality, while the South was for slavery and against racial equality?
The film showed that there were good arguments for both sides, and showed that it was much more complicated than it is usually depicted as. There were many representatives that had mixed opinions about the fate of the amendment. In the scene where the representatives are voting, there is a great deal of diversity in their opinions. It shows the internal debate that each representative has before voting. Many would vote against, but then change their mind and vote for the amendment.

5. For what reasons did people seem to resist the ending of slavery?  Did the film depict this as a matter of concern for property rights, or something else? 
Many people resisted the end of slavery because it would make their lives much harder. Slaves would do manual labor and other forms of work for these people, so it makes logical sense that they would resist the amendment. The film depicted this in many different ways. It also showed that many opposed the amendment simply because they believed that African-Americans were inferior to Europeans and white people.

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