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What is most important for Lincoln keeping the nation together during the civil war or ending slavery?
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∙ 7y ago
In August of 1862, a newspaper wrote an editorial strongly criticizing Lincoln for not trying to abolish slavery. Lincoln then wrote a response, strongly rebuking the criticism. Here is the main point of his response, in his own words:
"My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union, and is not either to save or to destroy slavery. If I could save the Union without freeing any slave I would do it, and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing some and leaving others alone I would also do that."
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoKeeping the nation together. It was never about slavery, but states rights. The essential question was if a state had the right to not follow federal law. The question about where state rights ends and federal rights begin is still not answered.
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Why was Daniel Webster oppsed to slavery?
He was opposed to slavery, but his main interest was keeping the union together.
What was Abraham Lincoln important law?
abolition of slavery
What did Lincoln do for the people?
He kept the Union together. He did end slavery, but to keep the union together.
What did Abraham Lincoln do that was important?
He saved the contry form slavery
What do you think was the most important event of Abraham Lincoln's presidency?
slavery
What was Abraham Lincoln important people or events?
he stop slavery yes
Important characteristics of Abe Lincoln?
The most important characteristics of 'Abe' Lincoln are his compassion and determination. These are the qualities that helped him put an end to slavery in America.
What was the important speech in 1863 about thanksgiving Lincoln gave?
It said Slavery was Wrong.
Lincoln made an important speech in 1863 about thanksgiving?
he said that slavery was wrong
Lincoln and slavery?
Lincoln did so much with slavery
Why Abraham Lincoln was an important character for the nation?
He was an important character in the nation because he helped end slavery
Why was it difficult to vote for Lincoln in the south?
The South wanted more control of their own states. Lincoln did not support this. Also, the South supported slavery, and Lincoln didn't.
