I have just returned from Raleigh. The State regards the impending war as a sectional one and all seemed determined to repel it. A large majority up to the issuing of Lincoln’s proclamation were firm for the Union. Some of us would have made any sacrifice to preserve it. –Jonathan Worth,

Letter to Springs, Oak and Co.,

May 13, 1861

What evidence does Worth include to make his argument that many people wanted to avoid war? Check all that apply.

“I have just returned from Raleigh.”

“The State regards the impeding war as a sectional one.”

“All seem determined to repel it.”

“A large majority . . . were firm for the Union.”

“Some of us would have made any sacrifice to preserve it.”