Melvin Perry

English

20 March, 21:03

How does Lincoln most closely end the Second Inaugural Address, as noted in the

section below?

"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

nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow,

and his orphan-to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace

among ourselves, and with all nations."

a) With a request to the nation to sign a declaration of peace

b) with a promise to insurgents to provide economic pardon

c) With a promise to the Union to punish the insurgents

d) with a request to the nation to focus on healing