Question

lincolns speech was one of the shortest speeches given at an inaugural address, but it was one of the most important. it addressed the number of deaths in the war and how to bring the nation back together successfully. he entered his first presidency with the hope that the war would end soon. when he took the oath of office for his second term, he believed it would come to a swift end with victory. after reading the speech and complete the following activity.
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please determine the meaning of the following quote and choose the sentence that best states that meaning. \with malice toward none, with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as god gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nations wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and for his orphan - to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations.\
o a. we, the righteous union, will win the day; it will be done with force and bloodshed.
o b. we must follow the path of kindness and charity in order to heal the wounds this war has brought and achieve peace.
o c. by surrendering, we will achieve lasting peace; if we must surrender to achieve peace, so be it. we have

Explanation:

The quote emphasizes having no malice, showing charity, standing firm in what is right as seen by God, and working to heal the nation's wounds and achieve lasting peace. Option b best captures these themes of kindness, charity, and healing after the war.

Answer:

B. We must follow the path of kindness and charity in order to heal the wounds this war has brought and achieve lasting peace.