Which statements provide a reasonable evaluation of Lincoln’s argument that the executive government is justified in mandating that persons held as slaves in rebel states should now and forever be free?

Select each correct answer.


Lincoln’s argument may be considered to be biased because he is the head of the executive government and will do what it takes to bring the rebel states back under control and unify the nation.

Lincoln’s argument may be considered to be biased because he is the head of the executive government and will do what it takes to bring the rebel states back under control and unify the nation.,

Lincoln’s argument may be considered valid because rebel states have chosen to resist authority and to give up the protections of the Constitution, so they no longer have a say in government.

Lincoln’s argument may be considered valid because rebel states have chosen to resist authority and to give up the protections of the Constitution, so they no longer have a say in government.,

Lincoln’s argument is based on favoritism rather than fairness, as proven by the fact that it applies only to persons held as slaves in rebel states.

Lincoln’s argument is based on favoritism rather than fairness, as proven by the fact that it applies only to persons held as slaves in rebel states.,

Lincoln’s argument is based on factual reasons and evidence, rather than moral appeals, that explain why liberating persons held as slaves is justifiable.

Lincoln’s argument is based on factual reasons and evidence, rather than moral appeals, that explain why liberating persons held as slaves is justifiable. ,