From Abraham Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address (March 4, 1861) Questions : 1. What reasons does he give for why secession is harmful?
2. What reason does he give for why secession truly can’t happen
3. What reason does he give for why there are other options than secession?
4. What argument does he make for why secession because of his election is foolish?
5. Who does Lincoln believe will get the blame when the Civil War breaks out?
6. In this speech, what does Lincoln do to preserve the Union?