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Abolitionists; while some Northern ones go South,
and become most cruel slave-masters.
What is Lincoln's purpose in the following
paragraph?
Bejore proceeding, let me say I think I have no
prejudice against the Southern people. They are
just what we would be in their situation. If slavery
did not now exist among them, they would not
introduce it. If it did now exist amongst us, we
should not instantly give it up.
O To show a possible counterpoint
O To show a piece of evidence
O To show a rebuttal
To show a claim

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Final answer:

Lincoln's paragraph provides a nuanced perspective on the influence of historical circumstances on views towards slavery.


Explanation:

Lincoln's purpose in the provided paragraph is to argue that both the Southern and Northern perspectives on slavery are influenced by their circumstances. He suggests that if slavery did not exist in the South, they would not introduce it, and if it existed in the North, it would not be immediately abolished. This statement rebutts the notion of inherent moral superiority in either region and shows a nuanced understanding of how historical context shapes views on slavery.


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