Lincoln+&+Liberty

This song is very different from "O, I'm a good old Rebel" in many ways. First of all, this song was written by someone form the North, or Union Army. You can tell by tht words being used in the song. The words are much more proper than the Rebel sont. For instance, in the fourth verse, they talk about "attending humanity's call, come aid in the slave's liberation, and roll on the liberty ball." Someone from the South probably wouldn't use this kind of language as a result of inferior education. This line also supports the North's whole reason for fighting in the Civil War. Out of this song, you can tell that the writer of the song is (1) in favor of lincoln and liberty, (2) this person is fighting for the North, (3) they clearly want to free the slaves, and finally, (4) they think that everyone should have the same rights- no matter what color, race, or ethnicity they are. In conclusion, this song really shows the North's view on the war and what they hope to get out of it. It shows a really good picture of what the North side thought about how the South was treating slaves. 1204761167

I'm pretty sure this was the song that brother tom told us was about Lincoln's election. The writer of this song is in favor of Lincoln and hopes that he will win the election. the writer talks about the the shout of freedom coming and is refering to Lincoln freeing the slaves. I know that this is considered a song, but i find it more of a story rather then song. Honestly, that's what all song are. Songs tell a story through a certain rythem. Think about it, all of the songs have a meaning or tell a message of some sort. The message of this song is to vote for Lincoln because of the great president he will become. He will save or country from slavery and the people should believe in him.1205185170ape2

This song is propaganda designed to try and get people to vote for lincoln. It was probably written by the supporters of lincoln who wanted to make him llok his best. They took the important issues and made their stance very obvious. "come aid the slaves liberation." This shows their anti-slavery opinion and offers hope to the voters who agree with this. Songs have been used for many things, and in our day they are still sometimes used for political reasons. ewe i disagree with you on a statement. I dont believe that the people who wrote this song wanted everyone to have the same rights. They definitely wanted to abolish slavery, but at this time their was still many people convinced of the white supremacy. Just for the Record i like Im a good old rebel better. mme

This son is propanganda like mme said, but i really don't think it was that good. I think that it is worse than Obama's "Yes We Can" thing. This song would have detered me from voting for Lincoln, but whatever i gues the people of that time liked that corny stuff, and it might have worked in this time. Actually no it wouldn't never mind scratch the last stament. Well lets break it down it basically higlighted Lincoln's views and made sure that anyone that heard the song knew what Lincoln was for and how he felt. There aren't many songs these days because of TV and such where there isn't a need for the spread of mouth, we can just have a picture of some candidate whipped across the country within a tenth of a tenth of a tenth of a second. So i guess the song thing was needed but i really thought it was corny...soryy Lincoln.

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I am glad that br. Tom gave us the packet of songs from the Civil war. This song was in there along with many other good ones. This poem is just like the title...its about Lincoln and Liberty. Lincoln was not a fan of slavery. He was president at the time of the civil war. Lincoln is from the North so he was on the Northern side of the Civil war. The people who would sing this song liked Lincoln. They liked him and they also wanted freedom. I think this was also a song to help get people to vote for Lincoln again. He was already president, but he was running again. But he didn't serve another 4 years because he had died. This song was basically for anyone who wanted freedom. This song could have also been writen to tell us that we should all have equal rights and that we should all be treated the same. I liked this song, I especially liked how the last sentence in the Stanza were repeated in like three stanzas. This is a great song from the Civil War time. I think it has a great message and teaches a great lesson. 1205362246

This song is exactly the opposite of what the song //I'm A Good Old Rebel// is about. This song relates exactly to what my previous ending to my post on the Rebel link was about. The dispute, which ended up becoming a civil war was between the North and the South; the Union and the Confederates. It started because the North was against slavery, while the people of the south believed it was just. This song is now based upon a Northeners point of view.

"We'll finish the temple of freedom And make it capacious within That all who seek shelter may find it Whatever the hue of their skin."

This stanza in the song //Lincoln & Liberty//, i believe is the most significant verse out of all. I feel this way because it stands strong against the evil act and unjust ways of segregation and slavery; and it is looking out for the people of all different kinds. 1205450702

The difference between this song and the Rebel one kind of made me laugh. There are always two sides to every story and obviously different people had their different opinions about who they wanted to win. They each had their ways of cheering on their sides so I guess neither of them should be taken too seriously. It was war and people are going to get competative. I do like the patriotism in this one though.1205464463

i really did not like this song as much as i liked the other songs. I agree with nla because there are two sides to every story and it is always like that this is called perspective. The song really drew attention to Lincoln and it helped him out a lot. Lincoln's song talkes about what would happen if he became presedent and how he would stop slavery if elected. When the song says"That all who seek shelter may find it Whatever the hue of their skin." This is pretty much saying that if he is elected he will be fair no matter what and he will not judge and discriminate. Overall i liked this song and i thought it was ok but i did not really like it. 1205467669

In my perspective this whole song is about praising Lincoln for how great he is and how he has done many wonderful things. The first part talks about how brave he is and then about the reformation. Then it talks about pride and patriotism: "The star-spangled red, white and blue we'll fight till our banner's victorious" One very important thing in this song is the last line that continues to repeat "For Lincoln and liberty too" This line could sum up the whole song in itself. I believe that this song is in support of the north because thats who Lincoln was for and because liberty is freedom and freedom is what the north wanted. Overall this is a very patriotic and pride filled poem! 1205468634

I think that this was the one song that Br. Tom told us about. This song was about Lincoln’s election and how he went through it. In this song the writer obliviously favors Lincoln and hopes that he will succeed and win. Lincoln did a major thing in the history America he freed the slaves. This song really was interesting because this man was very in favor of what Lincoln had done and was going to do in the feature. I really wonder what it would have been like to live in their time. With President Lincoln and the Civil War and everything else that is going on to make America crazy for the better. Lincoln was a great man, he was brave character to do everything he did. 1205468806