Yes, it played a big role in the ending of slavery.
Gettysburg Address
in the Gettysburg Address, saving the union is the purpose of the war
His most noted proclamation was the Emancipation Proclamation, ending slavery in the states that had seceeded. (Not in the states still in the Union. I assume you mean that and not the Gettysburg Address, his most famous speech.
Abraham Lincoln get credit for ending slavery.
There were a number of different opinions on ending slavery. Many people supported this end to slavery and others were opposed.
They were known as Abolitionists- they wanted to abolish slavery. Although most slaves would also have favored ending slavery...
me
He wanted to abolished slavery.
The words on the Lincoln Memorial are inscribed to honor and commemorate President Abraham Lincoln's legacy, particularly his commitment to equality, unity, and the principles of democracy. Key speeches, such as the Gettysburg Address and his Second Inaugural Address, are featured to highlight his dedication to ending slavery and promoting national healing. These inscriptions serve as a reminder of Lincoln's impact on American history and the ongoing pursuit of civil rights.
Abolition
Because Lincon wanted to make sure that the union was strong before he did anything else.
"Abolition" can be used to describe the formal ruling-out or ending of anything (including the sale of alcoholic beverages!), but is generally used in the context of slavery in America in the 1700s-1800s. A word used to describe a person who acts against slavery, or anti-slavery activities, is "abolitionist."