Lincoln Movie Review
Conor R-S
Period 6.
Lincoln Review
Lincoln
The movie Lincoln, directed by the infamous Steven Spielberg, is based on the life of Abraham Lincoln and his efforts to pass the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which would abolish slavery completely. With the assumption that the Civil War would end in one month, however, Abraham feels it it is imperative to pass the amendment by the end of January, thus removing any possibility that slaves who have already been freed may be re-enslaved. Radical Republicans believe the amendment will be defeated, due to the support of it not being completely assured, since they prioritize the issue of ending the war. Even if all of them are ultimately brought on board, the amendment will still require the support of several Democratic congressmen if it is to pass. With dozens of Democrats having just lost their re-election campaigns in the fall of 1864, some of Lincoln's advisers believe that he should wait until the new Republican-heavy Congress is seated, presumably giving the amendment an easier road to passage. Lincoln, however, remains adamant about having the amendment in place and the issue of slavery settled before the war is concluded and the southern States reintegrated into the Union.
Abraham's hopes for the passage of the amendment rely upon the support of the Republican Party founder, Francis Preston Blair, the only person whose influence can ensure that all members of the conservative Republican faction will back up the amendment. With Union victory in the Civil War seeming highly likely and greatly anticipated, but not yet a fact, Blair is keen to end the hostilities as soon as possible. Therefore, in return for his support, Blair insists that Lincoln allow him to immediately engage the Confederate government in peace negotiations.
In the meantime, Lincoln and Secretary of State, William Seward, work on the issue of securing the necessary Democratic votes for the amendment. Lincoln
Period 6.
Lincoln Review
Lincoln
The movie Lincoln, directed by the infamous Steven Spielberg, is based on the life of Abraham Lincoln and his efforts to pass the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which would abolish slavery completely. With the assumption that the Civil War would end in one month, however, Abraham feels it it is imperative to pass the amendment by the end of January, thus removing any possibility that slaves who have already been freed may be re-enslaved. Radical Republicans believe the amendment will be defeated, due to the support of it not being completely assured, since they prioritize the issue of ending the war. Even if all of them are ultimately brought on board, the amendment will still require the support of several Democratic congressmen if it is to pass. With dozens of Democrats having just lost their re-election campaigns in the fall of 1864, some of Lincoln's advisers believe that he should wait until the new Republican-heavy Congress is seated, presumably giving the amendment an easier road to passage. Lincoln, however, remains adamant about having the amendment in place and the issue of slavery settled before the war is concluded and the southern States reintegrated into the Union.
Abraham's hopes for the passage of the amendment rely upon the support of the Republican Party founder, Francis Preston Blair, the only person whose influence can ensure that all members of the conservative Republican faction will back up the amendment. With Union victory in the Civil War seeming highly likely and greatly anticipated, but not yet a fact, Blair is keen to end the hostilities as soon as possible. Therefore, in return for his support, Blair insists that Lincoln allow him to immediately engage the Confederate government in peace negotiations.
In the meantime, Lincoln and Secretary of State, William Seward, work on the issue of securing the necessary Democratic votes for the amendment. Lincoln