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What was the response of Congress towards Lincoln's reconstruction plan of forgive and forget?
In general Congress was not as forgiving as Lincoln. They wanted to punish the South and treat it like a conquered enemy.
What was Lincoln's feelings about slavery?
he did not like slavery. let it be known though that slavery was not why Lincoln had the war. it was to stop the south fromm seceding. but to answer your question, no, he did not like slavery.
Why do the souths don't like Abraham Lincoln?
They were in favor of slavery while President Lincoln pressed against it. That conflict eventually began the Civil War between the North and South. The North supported Lincoln and no slavery, while the South begged to differ.
Who would recommend Andrew Johnson for president?
Only people who are racist. He was the biggest open racist known to the South. He also was never elected, he ran with Lincoln as a vice president. Lincoln did not like him but he decided to run with him to get the South to vote for him. He succeeded licoln when Lincoln was killed.
What event led South Carolina's leaders to secede from the Union?
The election of Lincoln in 1860. He would not allow any new slave-states, so the South knew they would always be outvoted in Congress.
Who did Lincoln free the slaves from?
Lincoln fought to free the slaves from the south, places like Georgia, Florida etc. as opposed to the people in the north who did not use slavery.
What does SE stand for in an address?
SE most likely means South East. Like South East Boulevard.
What historical document is the address compared to?
The address is often compared to the Gettysburg Address, delivered by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. Both speeches emphasize themes of unity, sacrifice, and the principles of democracy. Like Lincoln's address, the speech seeks to inspire and reaffirm the values that define a nation, particularly in times of struggle or division.
Who was in charge of the north and the south in the civil war?
The North is Abe Lincoln and the South is Jefferson Davis. No one was really in charge of anyone, but actually your right because both the north and south voted for their presidents and they became the leaders of their sides. They didn't put Abraham Lincoln in the ballot in the South because they didn't like.
Why the south people don't like Abraham Lincoln?
He didn't like the idea of slaves and the south consisted mainly of plantations with slaves and the owners didn't want to have to pay for labor. The civil war was the main part of that, but that was around the 1860's. Not many southern people hate Abraham Lincoln now.
Why did the South feel like they could secede?
The South was concerned how their way of life would be if Lincoln ended slavery. They couldn't imagine a society without slavery
What was the name for the South instead of Rebels during the Civil War?
The Confederate States of America
