Constitution Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“If the people of Utah shall peacefully form a State Constitution tolerating polygamy, will the Democracy admit them into the Union?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to Congress, 1859
Lincoln questions whether the Union should accept a state that tolerates polygamy, highlighting moral and political tensions in expansion.
In simple terms: Union must weigh moral standards.
Key Takeaway
Consider ethical implications of admission.
Themes
politics
ethics
expansion
Mood
serious
inquisitive
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- statehood debates
- immigration policy
- religious freedom
Key Concepts
federalism
civil rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How should moral standards affect political decisions?
- What criteria should guide state admission?
A Different Perspective
Polygamy may not be the sole issue; other factors influence admission.
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