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What Does Lincoln Mean When He Says We Re Whalers
1. What is the purpose of the scene consisting of Lincoln speaking with the black and white soldiers?
The purpose of the scene consisting of Lincoln speaking with the black and white soldiers was to show the viewers that he able to speak as well as listen to both white and black. Also is a show the equality given to African Americans who are fighting for North as Lincoln was joking with them freely and non-hesitatingly.
Lincoln's Dream
2. Symbolically, what does Lincoln's dream represent to both Lincoln himself and to his wife?
Lincoln's dream represents both Lincoln himself and to his wife as it shows Lincoln’s consciousness that he is being conceded frontward to a place he is uncertain and Lincoln’s wife impressions it is his nervousness.
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What does Lincoln mean when he says, "We're whalers"?
The phrase "We're whalers" means that the amendment is like a whale and it is an unsafe animal.
10. Who are the Radicals?
The Radicals are the strong opponents in the Republican Party.
11. Why do the Radicals distrust Lincoln?
The Radicals distrust Lincoln as they think that Lincoln does not want to permit the amendment, and he is using the amendment as a threat to end the war quickly.
The House Debate
12. Which party was trying to make the case that Lincoln was a dictator and was opposed to the 13th Amendment?
The Democratic Party was trying to make the case that Lincoln was a dictator and was opposed to the 13th Amendment.
13. Who returns home, much to the delight of Mary Lincoln and Tad, and where has he been?
Mary Lincoln son, Robert, returns home to delight of Mary Lincoln and Tad. Before this he had been at school in Boston.

Getting Out the Vote
14. What does Mr. Blair plead with Lincoln to do?
Mr. Blair pleads with Lincoln to talk with a handing over from the South and before the war restarts make peace.
15. What does Secretary Seward and his hired lobbyists seek to do?
Secretary Seward and his hired lobbyists seek to find House Representatives who are likely to provision the 13th

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