Based on the information in the excerpt, in what way is the trial of this war hero a step in the development of the rule of law? O It proved that a trial by a jury was common
It illustrated the idea that no citizen was above the law
O It showed a commitment to protecting the innocence of the accused
O It demonstrated the importance of having lawyers in trials

abraham lincoln was the president of usa and he had asked the audience to make a pledge on equality.

his pledge was:

“it is my earnest desire to know the will of the providence.”

lincoln also had hatred for people who condoned and practiced slavery and so he pledged:

""and if i can learnt what it is i can do it"" this is another pledge by abraham to reassure the congregation on how to deal with the providence will.

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