President+Lincoln's+2nd+Inaugural+Address,+1865++Wade-Davis+Bill,+1864

Joseph Ludovico Period 1 4/3/09 Nolan  =__**President Lincoln's Second Inauguration Speech **__=

===__//The History://__ The South, wanted slaves to maintain Free Labor for their farms. The North however was going through a reform and started to realize that all men were created equal regardless of their race. This Dispute between the two sides of America leads to the Civil War. President Lincoln becoming president for the second time left him with a big challenge which was two keep America together and end the war. Lincoln Was re-elected with 54% of the popular vote. He gave the speech from the capital, where many people came to watch. In Lincoln’s speech, He talks of how war could not be avoided and how he is going to finish the work that needs to be done in the south and maintain the union.===

//__The Rating:__// This is a significant event in history and is important. If Lincoln was not elected a second time, the union may never have become whole again. I would rate this as a 25.
===//__My second Document… The Pendleton Act:__// The Pendleton act was an act to regulate and improve the Civil Service. This Act Added the Civil Service test and opened many Jobs for people. This act was important as it opened opportunities for many Americans. However, without Lincoln being elected, America would be in two halves right now. I would rate this with a 35.===