Using Lincoln's Speech at Sanitary Fair in 1864 (Excerpted in "Voices

question 119

Essay

Using Lincoln's speech at Sanitary Fair in 1864 (excerpted in "Voices of Freedom"), explain how Lincoln defined liberty. How does this speech reflect a change in his thinking from 1861? Why do you think Lincoln had to change his thinking in order to achieve victory in this war?

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Definitions:

Marbury v. Madison

A seminal U.S. Supreme Court case in 1803 that established the principle of judicial review, empowering courts to strike down laws and executive actions they find unconstitutional.

Presidential Veto

The power of the President of the United States to refuse to sign a bill into law, thus preventing its enactment.

Majority Vote

A decision-making process that is reached when more than half of the members in a voting body vote in favor of a proposal.

Congress

The legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate, responsible for making national laws.