Question

Compare and contrast Davis's and Lincoln's speeches. In what ways does Lincoln's speech seem to respond to Davis's

argument.

(The speeches are Davis’s inaugural address and Lincoln’s 1st inaugural address )

Answer 1

The bloodiest war in American history, led by Abraham Lincoln for the north, and Jefferson Davis for the south, both presidents, but two different sides. Both garner for peace, yet one is willing to start a war, while the other is willing to accept it.

Inaugural addresses throughout the civil war between the North and South. Slavery, laws, and state rights drove the South to start a war, and Lincoln received the war with open arms. Both sides wanted peace, but their means of achieving it and their leaders’ choices and beliefs differed greatly while still holding similarities. Lincoln had many neutral political views, which he supports by saying that their Constitution, which Davis swore by in his speech, makes no provision for secession. Lincoln states that as president, it’s his duty to keep the country together and uphold the principles of the Constitution. Lincoln objects to the Confederacy’s decision to secede, as he believes that it’s illegal.

Davis claims that the Confederate States have no choice but to separate from the Union. Davis decided to bull on through and strive to please his own people while slandering those on the other side of the wall. They view the Union as a threat to their “common defense” and “general welfare.” Davis says the decision to secede from the Union was to “preserve our own rights” and “promote our own welfare.” Davis surprisingly makes no major mention of slavery in either of his inaugural addresses. All that Davis talks about that could slightly relate to slavery is that the Southerners are an agricultural people. Davis seems to be saying that the decision to secede isn’t guided by some personal agenda. Davis’ main point about economical subjects, is his strike at the Union’s naval blockade of the Southern states. Davis says that the Union’s blockade may be blocking the South’s trade with foreign countries, but it is only making them a stronger self-supporting and independent people.

When you put the two paragraphs together you can see that where Lincoln took a step back and planned his approach to not only the oncoming war but the presidency itself. Readers may feel like Lincoln was responding directly to Davis, as he discusses some of the same issues mentioned in Davis’s speech.

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Answer 2

Davis claims that the Confederate States have no choice but to separate from the Union. They view the Union as a threat to their “common defense” and “general welfare.” Davis says the decision to secede from the Union was to “preserve our own rights” and “promote our own welfare.” Davis seems to be saying that the decision to secede isn’t guided by some personal agenda.

Davis concludes his speech by saying that even though the Confederacy has established a separate country, its governing principles are still based on the Constitution.

Lincoln says that the Confederate States need not fear for their personal welfare and safety. He makes it clear that he doesn’t intend to interfere with their affairs and policies, as he has no “lawful right” to do so.

Lincoln objects to the Confederacy’s decision to secede, as he believes that it’s illegal. He supports his argument by saying that their Constitution, which Davis swore by in his speech, makes no provision for secession. Lincoln states that as president, it’s his duty to keep the country together and uphold the principles of the Constitution.

Readers may feel like Lincoln was responding directly to Davis, as he discusses some of the same issues mentioned in Davis’s speech.

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