Part I

1. Who is Lincoln talking to at the beginning of the film? What does one of them point out to Lincoln about black soldiers and white soldiers?

Private Harold Greens and Corporal Ira Clark , that the fact wite people are getting more money than the black people

1. After Lincoln has a dream and discusses it with Mary, what amendment does she believe it is about? What does she think the amendment will do?

Thirteenth Amendment, abolishing slavery.

1. When they are in the carriage, what does Secretary of State Seward tell Lincoln in regards to attempting to pass the amendment? Does he think it's possible?

1. Why is the couple who came to see Lincoln about the toll booth issue in favor of the 13^th amendment?

1. How was it legal for Lincoln to free the slaves?

1. Why did Lincoln feel it was so important to pass the 13^th amendment? (Remember: once the war is over, what did he say was possible?)

1. What are some of the things Lincoln's party members do to sway votes for the 13^th amendment?

1. Why was Seward upset with Lincoln?

1. What does Lincoln's oldest son argue with his dad about?

1. How does Thaddeus Stevens feel about the slaves?

1. What is it that Lincoln asks Seward to say in regards to the amendment? Why was it important so important to passing it?

1. Why do Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln fight about their oldest son?

1. What does Stevens do to the other Senator from his state (the Democrat Caughroth)?

1. What happens that makes the Democrats want to postpone the vote on the 13^th amendment?

1. Why does Lincoln hand his note over to the other messenger?

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1. Why do some senators vote "abstention"?

1. What do Seward and Lincoln ask of Jefferson Davis in their meeting? What does Jefferson Davis say is the only way he'll agree?

1. Who is Lincoln talking to on the porch where he says "we've made it possible for men to do terrible things?"