(Answered):Unit 6 Essay The Coming Of The Civil War 1 . . . .

Question Description

This essay will explore the coming of the Civil War by examining two speeches given just prior to the start of the Civil War: John Smith Preston’s speech to the Virginia state legislature, and Abraham Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address. Both represent two very different perspectives about the nature of the Union and who is responsible for dividing the nation. Your goal will be to read through both speeches and discuss the major themes and arguments made in each document.

John Smith Preston on Secession

Abraham Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address, 1861

You will read the above two speeches (John Smith