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Why didn't Lincoln want to punish the confederacy?
in civil war
Was the president for the confederacy?
Abe Lincoln, im sure but if not just look it up!
Why was the capture of Chattanooga important for the Union?
Railroad lines from Chattanooga linked major distribution centers of the Confederacy; it was a key in Lincoln's plan to "divide and conquer" the South.
How did Lincoln respond to the capture of those cities?
Abraham Lincoln responded to the capture of key cities by the Confederacy with a mix of determination and strategic planning. He recognized the need to bolster Union forces and ramp up military efforts to reclaim lost ground. Lincoln also used these events to galvanize public support for the war, emphasizing the importance of preserving the Union. His leadership aimed to maintain morale and resolve in the face of significant setbacks.
Who was the 2 presidents during the civil war at the same time?
Abraham Lincoln was President of the USA. Jefferson Davis was President of the Confederacy.
Who would not support the confederacy after the emancipation proclamation was issued?
those who agreed with Lincoln that Slavery should not extend into the new territories.
What factors kept England from throwing its full support to the confederacy?
Initially - doubts about the viability of the Confederacy. They wanted to back a winner. Ethical position over slavery - although the war was not originally about slavery, the Lancashire cotton workers said they would sacrifice their jobs, rather than support the Confederacy. Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation made it impossible for free nations abroad to support the South without looking pro-slavery themselves. Especially good diplomatic work by Lincoln's envoy in London - C.F. Adams (of the Presidential family).
Why did Robert E. Lee support the confederacy?
Purely because his State (Virginia) had voted to join the Confederacy. If it hadn't, he would have accepted Lincoln's offer to command the whole U.S.Army, and history would have been vastly different.
Why would Lincoln free the slaves only in the confederacy and not in the union controlled border states?
Becuase he didn't want to lose the support of the border states.
Did Georgia support the union or confederacy?
They supported the confederacy.
What did the emancipation proclamation end in the confederacy in the confederacy?
nothing. Lincoln had no control over the confederacy. the proclamation ended slavery in the north but their were no slaves up there.
What side was Lincoln on?
He was the President of the United States, not the Confederacy.
Who was the president of Confederacy during Abraham Lincoln presidandcy?
The only President that the confederacy ever had was Jefferson Davis.
What happen first fort Sumter was attacked Lincoln was elected the confederacy was formed the emancipation proclamation was issued?
Lincoln elected. Confederacy formed. Sumter attacked. Emancipation Proclamation issued.
Who were the leaders of the union and the confederacy in the battle of fort Sumter?
Lincoln
What did president Lincoln view the confederacy as?
States in open rebellion.
What step did Lincoln announce after the battle?
Freeing slaves in the confederacy
