Jefferson DavisConfederate President

Comparing and Contrasting Their Inaugural Speeches

Abraham LincolnUS President

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Similarities

Born in _________

Both served as _______ leaders for __ _________ years.

Differences

EducationLincoln: Davis:

Lincoln was born…Davis represents…

The inaugural addresses of Davis and Lincoln occurred __ weeks apart.

Early in the year ____ was the only time in US history where we had 2 presidents.

Davis was sworn in on ___________ and Lincoln was sworn in on _____________.

We will compare and contrast their 1st inaugural speeches.

Jefferson Davis Abraham Lincoln

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how he delivered his speech.

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and how he delivered his speech.

President Davis looked _________________

President Lincoln looked _________________

Spoke a language of ________________________

Spoke of ________________________

Says that the goal of independence must be

_________________________

Searching for ______________________

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and Davis Venn Diagram using Google Images, then copy and paste it here. Delete

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Jefferson DavisThe following shows Davis’ beliefs about each topic.

Abraham LincolnThe following shows Lincoln’s

beliefs about each topic.

Slavery: Slavery:

States Rights: States Rights:

Union: Union: