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What was one of US President Lincoln's first successes regarding the slavery issue in April of 1862?
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Abraham Lincoln had contemplated along with his mentor, Henry Clay, on how slavery could be ended in the US without causing a major social, economic and political disaster. This was back in the 1840's when Lincoln was a congressman and Henry Clay was the Speaker of the House. Both men were Whigs, and Clay was a slave owner in Kentucky. At that time, it seemed virtually impossible, neither of these two intelligent politicians had a viable solution. This speaks to the complexity of the slavery issue. The situation in the US was very different from the one in Great Britain. Britain's slaves were scattered around the world, not in a huge labor force in England.In April of 1962, Lincoln approved of a general slavery freedom plan passed by a joint US Congressional resolution. This called for the gradual and compensated emancipation of slaves.
At the time, Lincoln was hopeful that the South would come to its senses, and be willing to end the rebellion and negotiate a slavery abolishment plan, using Great Britain's plan as a model.
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What was Abraham Lincolns position on slavery when he was elected president?
He did not think slavery should be abolished,but he did not want it to spread to new states
What was some of Abraham lincolns beliefs?
1 of his beliefs were that when he became president he would end slavery.
What are the successes of slavery?
There are no inherent successes of slavery. While it may have resulted in economic gains for slave owners in the past, the exploitation and dehumanization of individuals is never justified by any perceived benefits. It is important to recognize and learn from the atrocities of slavery in order to work towards a more just and equitable society.
What Lincolns reconstruction plan?
Lincolns plan was to abolish slavery!
What were 3 events that led up to Abraham Lincolns president?
I only know 2 they were slavery ended and women could vote.
What was Abraham lincolns decisive?
To end slavery
How did president Lincolns political stand on slavery differ from his personal stand during the war?
His political opinion was that he would only stop slavery from spreading, not abolish it. His personal opinion was that slavery should be abolished and there was nothing worse.
What was Lincoln's reconstruction?
Lincolns plan was to abolish slavery!
What was Abraham Lincolns policy towards slavery?
Since he was a young he thought of slavery as wrong doing.
What was the name of Lincolns speech about ending slavery?
Gettysburg Address
What statement represents Lincolns and Douglass views on slavery?
lincoln opposed slavery, but douglas thought slavery had its place
What was the conflict in Abraham lincolns life?
Slavery and the secession of the Southern States
