Opening of Movie
1. In your opinion, what is the purpose of the scene with Lincoln talking to the black and white soldiers?
Lincoln’s Dream
2. Symbolically, what does Lincoln’s dream represent to Lincoln and his wife?
A New Amendment
3. Who is Seward, the man Lincoln is speaking with in his carriage and his office? What role does he seem to play?
4. What are some obstacles that Lincoln faced in passing the 13th amendment?
War Powers
5. Why does Lincoln want to so badly pass the 13th amendment?
6. What does Lincoln mean when he says “We’re Whalers”?
7. Why do the Radicals not trust Lincoln?
Getting Out the Vote
8. What does Mr. Blair plead with Lincoln to do?
9. What type of Democrat do Mr. Blair and the lobbyist think they can influence?
Grand Reception
10. Why has Mary Lincoln been investigated in the Past?
11. What do Lincoln want Mr. Stevens and the Radicals to do in the debate? Why?
The Fallen at Wilmington
12. What fears does the Representative from Kentucky raise about the 13th amendment?
13. What is causing difficulty for Seward’s men in holding onto votes for the Amendment?
No 16 Year Olds Left
14. What does General Grant want Lincoln to do in regards to the Southern offer?
15. What message does Lincoln send to Grant at first?
16. How does Lincoln change the message to Grant? Why?
Equality Under the Law
17. What is Stevens urged to do before his speech?
18. What does Stevens do in his speech?
Bipartisan Support
19. Why does Lincoln visit Seward’s men?
20. What solution does Lincoln propose for securing Rep. Croffroth’s vote, who is a democrat?
Fairness and Freedom
21. Why does Mr. Hutton hate black people?
22. How many more votes does Lincoln need?
The Morning of the Vote
23. What must Lincoln tell the House? What is the response he gives?
24. After all the votes, what is the final result?
Celebration
25. When Lincoln sees the delegation, what do they insist upon?
26. What does Lincoln insist?
Petersburg Battlefield
27. After Lee surrenders, what does Lincoln tell Grant to do?
Now He Belongs to the Ages
28. Where was Lincoln assassinated?
29. Which speech is Lincoln giving at the end of the film?