Which of the following best describes the meaning of "substituted hope for the rod"? given hope to slaves who want to be free

replaced hope with the threat of violence

replaced the threat of violence with hope

made free laborers hopeful they will no longer be beaten

replaced hope with the threat of violence

Explanation: I believe it is “replaced hope with the threat of violence“ because Lincoln was bringing up how slave owners have used the “rod” or violence to induce slavery instead of using “free labor” which induces “Hope”.

answer:   the correct answer is: [a]:  

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hope this !

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