Question

Which sentence in this excerpt from Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address conveys that he wanted the US Civil War to end as soon as possible?

Answer 1

Answer: "Fondly do we hope, fervently do we pray, that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away."

Answer 2

"Fondly do we hope, fervently do we pray, that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away". Abraham Lincoln is arguing that the impact of the civil war (although a huge wound in the country) had not yet matched the impact of slavery in the american society.