Nthe film, lincoln says, "a compass will point you true north. but it won't show you the swamps between you and there. if you don't avoid the swamps, what's the use of knowing true north? " what is the metaphor of 'north' - remember the metaphor for the west? (this will ) and how does this metaphor relate the point lincoln was making?

This metaphor is related to the point Lincoln was making because  Thaddeus Stevens was firm on his high estance on full equality for all (Negroes and whites) on marriage and voting rights. However, Lincoln only wanted to direct attention on equality under the legal definition of emancipation.

the tariff was created to protect industry in the northern part of the united states. industries in the north were being driven out of business by imported goods that were priced at a low rate. the goal was to protect these industries   by taxing the goods.

it proved indian land claims were unjustified.