Read this sentence from abraham lincolnís second inaugural address:

fondly do we hope _ fervently do we pray _ that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away.

which of the following correctly describes the effect of the word scourge?

it implies ancient beliefs„in reference to slaves of the middle east.

it implies criticism„in reference to lincoln's beliefs about slavery.

it implies pain„in reference to the instrument of punishment.

it implies punishment„in reference to succession from the union.