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American Rhetoric: Abraham Lincoln: "A House Divided"

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This is the text of Abraham Lincoln's famous speech, "A House Divided" concerning the issue of slavery it was delivered on June 16, 1858, in Springfield, Illinois. It includes his famous quote: "A house divided against itself cannot stand." RI.11-12.9 17,18.19th Cen Historic

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slavery, abraham lincoln
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famous speeches, "a house divided" by abraham lincoln, "a house divided against itself cannot stand." abraham lincoln, american rhetoric by michael e. eidenmuller, ri.11-12.9 17,18.19th cen historic, delivered 16 june 1858, springfield, illinois
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  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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RI.11-12.9