Question 1

Part A: Which word gives the best definition of advocated as it is used in paragraph 2 of Text 1:“This Day in History?”

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argued for

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suggested

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mentioned briefly

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discussed

Question 2

Part B: Which word from Text 1 best helps the reader determine the meaning of advocated?

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“promote”

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“monopoly”

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“reform”

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“launched”

Question 3

Which option best summarizes Text 1?

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On August 20, 1862, Horace Greeley, a prominent newspaper editor, wrote a letter to Abraham Lincoln demanding that Lincoln free the slaves. Greeley did not realize that Lincoln was already planning on emancipation.

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Horace Greeley was a newspaper editor, most well-known for his opposition to the Practice of slavery. On August 20, 1862, he wrote a letter to Abraham Lincoln, asking him to free the slaves in Union-held territory.

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On August 20, 1862, Horace Greeley, an abolitionist, wrote a letter to Abraham Lincoln arguing that Lincoln should end slavery. This letter motivated Lincoln to issue The Emancipation Proclamation.

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Horace Greeley wanted Abraham Lincoln to free the slaves in Union held-territory. So, On August 20, 1862, Greeley published an editorial that called for immediate emancipation of the slaves in the border states.

Question 4

Which quotation from Text 1 best reveals how Greeley’s letter effected Lincoln’s actions regarding slavery?

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“Although he did not admit it publicly at the time, Lincoln was planning to Emancipate slaves. He did so a month later with his preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.”

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“Congress had approved the appropriation of Confederate property, including slaves, as awar measure, but many generals were reluctant to enforce the acts, as was the Lincoln administration.”

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“Greeley, along with many abolitionists, argued vociferously for a war policy constructed On the eradication of slavery. President Lincoln did not outwardly share these sentiments.”

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“For the war’s first year and a half, Lincoln was reluctant to alienate the border states Of Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, and Delaware, which practiced slavery but had not seceded.”

Question 5

Part A: What does the word imperative most concisely mean in paragraph 3 of Text 2: Excerpt from “THE PRAYER OF TWENTY MILLIONS?”

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absolutely necessary

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urgent

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all-encompassing

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thoughtful

Question 6

Part B: Which word from Text 2 best helps the reader determine the meaning of imperative?

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“duty”

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“provisions”

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“regard”

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“remiss”

Question 7

Part A: Which sentence best states a central idea from Text 2?

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Lincoln must enforce the Confiscation Acts in the border states to create a sense of national unity.

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The representatives of the border states will agree with the ideas that have been put forth in the letter.

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The Confiscation Acts frees slaves in Union-controlled territories.

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Men who continue to own slaves are traitors toward the Union cause.

Question 8

Part B: Which sentence from Text 2 best supports that Lincoln must enforce the Confiscation Acts in the border states to create a sense of national unity?

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“Why these traitors should be treated with tenderness by you, to the prejudice of The dearest rights of loyal men, we cannot conceive.”

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”Those provisions were designed to fight Slavery with Liberty.”

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“It seems to us the most obvious truth, that whatever strengthens or fortifies Slavery in the Border States strengthens also Treason. . .”

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“They prescribe that men loyal to the Union, and willing to shed their blood in her behalf,shall no longer be held, with the nations consent, in bondage. . .”

Question 9

Part A: Which quotation from Text 2 best reveals Greeley’s purpose in the letter?

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“I write only to set succinctly and unmistakably before you what we require, what we think we have a right to expect, and of what we complain.”

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“So emphatically is this the case, that a most intelligent Union banker of 
Baltimore recently avowed his confident belief that a majority of the present Legislature of Maryland, though elected as and still professing to be Unionists, are at heart desirous of the triumph of the Jeff. Davis conspiracy…”

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“We think you are unduly influenced by the counsels, the representations, the menaces, of certain fossil politicians hailing from the Border Slave States.”

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It seems to us the most obvious truth, that whatever strengthens or fortifies Slavery in the Border States strengthens also Treason. . .”

Question 10

Part B: How does Greeley develop this purpose?

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By beginning with the explanation that he is “sorely disappointed” and then Further explaining why, Greeley builds the argument that Lincoln is failing as the leader of the country.

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By listing specific complaints, Greeley builds his perspective that Lincoln cannot subject the country to his own personal beliefs and disregard public opinion.

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By gradually increasing the length of each complaint, Greeley highlights the importance of the argument that representatives of the border states have too much power.

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By beginning each complaint with the word “We,” Greeley builds the argument that all politicians feel that Lincoln is failing.

Question 11

How does Greeley’s word choice impact Text 2?

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His use of strong terms like “malignant traitors” creates an accusatory tone, revealing his passion for the cause of ending slavery at whatever cost.

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His exaggerated descriptions of “fossil politicians” creates a scornful tone, revealing his understanding that Lincoln responds best when he is challenged.

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His note that he will write “succulently and unmistakably” creates a brisk tone, revealing his expectation that Lincoln will quickly change to his position.

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His reference to “eminent loyalists” creates a condescending tone, revealing his belief that he knows more than Lincoln regarding how best to end the war.

Question 12

In Text 3, how does Lincoln’s use of italicized text impact his argument?

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By italicizing antonyms, Lincoln reveals his masterful ability to build toward his Point that,despite his personal distaste for slavery, ending the war is more important.

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By italicizing the most important word in each sentence, Lincoln emphasizes the Challenge of ending slavery before ending the war.

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By italicizing words in the final paragraph, Lincoln mirrors Greeley’s structure of Concluding his letter with the most important points.

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By italicizing words that were also used in Greeley’s letter, Lincoln reveals his ability to contradict Greeley’s claims.

Question 13

Which sentence best summarizes Lincoln’s argument in Text 3?

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Lincoln understands Greeley’s concerns, but Lincoln’s primary goal is to end the war with the Union intact.

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Lincoln believes Greeley has some valid points, but Lincoln is first and foremost Concerned with keeping the border states in the Union.

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Lincoln feels Greeley’s accusations are unwarranted, but Lincoln understands that Greeley also wants to keep the Union together.

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Lincoln realizes that Greeley is frustrated, but Lincoln’s main focus is to determine the bestway to free the slaves while also saving the Union.

Question 14

Read this quotation from Text 3. How do these sentences develop Lincoln’s argument?

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By using a similar structure for each sentence, Lincoln builds his position that preserving the Union is more important than ending slavery, an issue he, as president, must take ownership of.

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By describing the war as a “struggle,” Lincoln emphasizes how challenging it is to bring the Union together.

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By repeating the word “forebear,” Lincoln politely condemns the belief that ending slavery is more important than ending the war.

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By repeating the word “Union” Lincoln shows his perspective that ending the war Will resolve issues associated with slavery.

Question 15

Which sentence from Text 3 best states Lincoln’s belief about his role as president?

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“What I do about Slavery and the colored race, I do because I believe it helps to save this Union, and what I forbear, I forbear because I do not believe it would help save the Union.”

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“I have here stated my purpose according to my view of official duty, and I intend No modification to my oft-expressed personal wish that all men, everywhere, could be free.”

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“If there be in it any inferences which I may believe to be falsely drawn, I do not now and here argue against them.”

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“As to the policy, I ‘seem to be pursuing,’ as you say, I have not meant to leave any one indoubt.”

Question 16

In his “Prayer,” Greeley makes multiple arguments, while in his letter, Lincoln only makes one. Which of these arguments did he make?

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Ending the war is more important than ending slavery.

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The president is heavily influenced by politicians from the border states.

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Slavery is the only real challenge facing the American nation.

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The only way to end the Civil War is to end slavery.

Question 17

In his “Prayer,” Greeley makes multiple arguments, while in his letter, Lincoln only makes one. Which of these arguments did Greeley make?

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The president is required to enforce the laws.

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The president is heavily influenced by politicians from the border states.

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Slavery is the only real challenge facing the American nation.

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Ending the war is more important than ending slavery.

Question 18

Which of these is another argument Greeley makes in his "Prayer"?

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The president is unfairly influenced by politicians from the border states.

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Ending the war is more important than ending slavery.

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Slavery is the only real challenge facing the American nation.

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The president is heavily influenced by politicians from the border states.

Question 19

Which of these is the final argument Greeley makes in his "Prayer"?

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The only way to end the war is to end slavery.

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The president is heavily influenced by politicians from the border states.

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Slavery is the only real challenge facing the American nation.

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Ending the war is more important than ending slavery.

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