What Does Lincoln Mean When He Says We Re Whalers

1. What is the purpose of the scene consisting of Lincoln speaking with the black and white soldiers?
The purpose of the scene consisting of Lincoln speaking with the black and white soldiers was to show the viewers that he able to speak as well as listen to both white and black. Also is a show the equality given to African Americans who are fighting for North as Lincoln was joking with them freely and non-hesitatingly.
Lincoln's Dream
2. Symbolically, what does Lincoln's dream represent to both Lincoln himself and to his wife?
Lincoln's dream represents both Lincoln himself and to his wife as it shows Lincoln’s consciousness that he is being conceded frontward to a place he is uncertain and Lincoln’s wife impressions it is his nervousness.
3. What is the unspoken connection that Lincoln makes between his son and the photographs?
In the photographs there are black boys of same age of his son. The unspoken connection that Lincoln makes between his son and the photographs is that they are very similar beside the skin color.

A New Amendment
4. Who is Seward, the man Lincoln is speaking with in his carriage and in his office? What role does he seem to play?
Seward is the Secretary of State of Lincoln. I think the role he plays is of an advice-giver to Lincoln.
5. What are some of the obstacles that Lincoln faced in passing the 13th Amendment?
Some of the obstacles that Lincoln faced in passing the 13th Amendment were: 1. The Amendment was previously unsuccessful for 10 months. 2. Lincoln needs few social democrats to provision the Amendment. 3. While few popular supports occurred if transient it would end the war.
War Powers
6. Which port do some members of the Cabinet support bombarding? Why?
The port in which some members of the Cabinet support bombarded was Wilmington because it is the last port the Confederates have.
7. Why are some Cabinet members upset with Lincoln?
They are upset with Lincoln because of the fact that he is once more trying to permit the 13th Amendment. Also they thought that Emancipation Proclamation was sufficient.

8. Why does Lincoln want so badly to pass the 13th Amendment?
The Emancipation Proclamation may be considered as illegal and the freed slaves will be again slave. But in this amendment the slaves will be legally free forever.
9.
What does Lincoln mean when he says, "We're whalers"?
The phrase "We're whalers" means that the amendment is like a whale and it is an unsafe animal.
10. Who are the Radicals?
The Radicals are the strong opponents in the Republican Party.
11. Why do the Radicals distrust Lincoln?
The Radicals distrust Lincoln as they think that Lincoln does not want to permit the amendment, and he is using the amendment as a threat to end the war quickly.
The House Debate
12. Which party was trying to make the case that Lincoln was a dictator and was opposed to the 13th Amendment?
The Democratic Party was trying to make the case that Lincoln was a dictator and was opposed to the 13th Amendment.
13. Who returns home, much to the delight of Mary Lincoln and Tad, and where has he been?
Mary Lincoln son, Robert, returns home to delight of Mary Lincoln and Tad. Before this he had been at school in Boston.

Getting Out the Vote
14. What does Mr. Blair plead with Lincoln to do?
Mr. Blair pleads with Lincoln to talk with a handing over from the South and before the war restarts make peace.
15. What does Secretary Seward and his hired lobbyists seek to do?
Secretary Seward and his hired lobbyists seek to find House Representatives who are likely to provision the 13th
Amendment.
16. What type of Democrat do they think they can influence and how will they sway them?
The type of Democrat they think they can influence are Lame duck ones who would not be reappointed and to the one whom they can give federal jobs.
Seeds of Time
17. What does Sec. Seward get upset with Lincoln over? Why would he be especially upset?
Sec. Seward gets upset with Lincoln because Lincoln sent Blair to attempt and adviser a peace contract. Seward is the Secretary of State and those this responsibilities falls under him.
18. What does Robert want?
Robert wants to enter in the military.
19. What is Mary grieving over?
Mary grieving over the death of their son three years earlier, Willie.
Grand Reception
20. Why has Mary Lincoln been investigated in the past?
Mary Lincoln been investigated in the past for the money she been spending in the White House.
21. What does Lincoln want the Mr. Stevens and the Radicals to do in the debate? Why?
Lincoln wants the Mr. Stevens and the Radicals to debate over reduce their demands for filled black fairness because this will put off the traditional side of Republican Party.