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The result of this battle convinced Lincoln that the time had come to end slavery in the South?
The narrow Union victory at Antietam Creek, Maryland gave Lincoln the opportunity to issue his Emancipation Proclamation. With the victory it would not appear to the public to be a desperate war measure to stave of defeat by making the war a moral crusade. Lincoln had already written the draft of the proclamation some months before and he did not need "convincing" that it was the right thing to do.
What time was Abraham Lincoln elected for president?
slavery was my answer.
What battle convinced Lincoln that the time has come to end slavery?
The unexpected Northern victory over Lee at Antietam (Sept. '62) gave Lincoln the credibility to 'proclaim' the freedom of Southern slaves, at a time when he had no means of enforcing this. His purpose had less to do with ending slavery, and more to do with giving the demoralised North a more emotive cause to fight for, and perhaps more urgently, making it impossible for Britain and France to help the Confederates without looking pro-slavery.
Why did President Lincoln decide to end slavery slowly?
He ended slavery to gain the support of the anti-slavery people in America. which in turn would help him win the war. And why is was slow because it took long time for people to except the rule.
Was Abraham Lincoln determined to get rid of slavery at the time of his election?
No
Was Abraham Lincoln born during the time of slavery?
Yes
What was going on in the country during the time Abraham Lincoln was alive?
The Civil War that tried to make the south to be anti-slavery but still be in the Unites States Union.
Why was Lincoln elected the second time?
people were happy that slavery was over
Why did the election of Lincoln spark the secession of southern states?
Because Lincoln had refused to allow any extension of slavery into the new Western states. So the South was doomed to be outvoted in Congress every time.
What were the advantage's that the north had over the south '?
More people, more industry, a navy, President Abraham Lincoln had greater power than President Jefferson Davis. Also the North was fighting to end slavery once and for all. The South was fighting to preserve slavery. England and France, (which had outlawed slavery a long time before the USA Civil War) were never going to help the South win the war to preserve slavery.
Why was Lincoln's election the reason some southern states chose secede from the union?
Because Lincoln had refused to allow any extension of slavery into the new Western states. So the South was doomed to be outvoted in Congress every time.
What was significant about this battle in the US Civil War?
The civil war was about slavery. the south was for slavery, and the north was against. The south threatened to break off and be its own country. Abe Lincoln was in office at the time, and he was anti- slavery. It was the country fighting amongst itself, and it was devastating. Most destruction occured in the south. The north helped with fixing the south up. The slaves became free, but segregation did happen after. To which particular battler do you refer?
