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There was no formal declaration of was against the Confederacy, which can ONLY come from congress... as the Union deemed the secession illegal, it never occurred; to do otherwise would have legitimized the Confederate States of America opening the door to a possible recognition and assistance by Great Britain.
Secondly, as ONLY congress has the power to declare war, the Civil War was, in effect fought using what is known today as "Executive Powers".
What else can I help you with?
Why was Lincoln so slow to declare the Civil War a fight againt slavery?
Simply because the war was not originally about slavery, and Lincoln was not an Abolitionist. He decided to turn the war into a fight against slavery as the only way of keeping Britain and France from supporting the Confederates - it would have made them look pro-slavery themselves.
Indecisive battle in Maryland enables Lincoln to declare that the civil war has become a war on slavery?
The Battle of Antietam (1862)
Why did Abraham Lincoln agree to use war for an answer to get rid of slavery?
He didn't use the war to get rid of slavery. He turned it into a war against slavery in order to keep the British from supporting the Confederates, which at that time could have meant Lincoln losing the war.
How did Lincoln take part in the civil war?
Abraham Lincoln was against the act of slavery. Lincoln took part in the Civil war as a leader in the battle.
What does Clara Barton and Abraham Lincoln have in common?
Abraham Lincoln hired Clara Barton in the civil war
Was the 16th president against slavery?
yes, Abraham Lincoln was against slavery and during the civil war he issued the emancipation proclamation of 1863.
Why did Lincoln support the ending of slavery?
Because the British were threatening to support the Confederates, and by turning the war into an official crusade against slavery, Lincoln made it impossible for the British to do this without looking pro-slavery.
Which battle did Lincoln use to take action against slavery?
Antietam
Stephen Douglas from the civil war?
Stephen Douglas debated with Lincoln against slavery
Was the North for or against slavery?
against slavery and the south was for slavery!! <3
What was happening when Abe Lincoln was president?
There was a war going on over slavery against the North and the South.
Was Abraham Lincoln on the North or South in the Civil War?
He was fighting against the south so he was with the north fighting against slavery.
