answersLogoWhite

0

Lincoln was concerned about the borders seceding because the people in the union were crazy and let their dogs and snakes attack the rebels. now tell me you wouldn't want to secede.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about General History

Why did some in Lincoln's cabinet disagree with the proclamation?

Some members of Lincoln's cabinet disagreed with the Emancipation Proclamation primarily because they feared it would alienate border states and undermine the war effort. They believed that the focus should remain on preserving the Union rather than addressing slavery, which they saw as a divisive issue. Additionally, some cabinet members were concerned about the constitutional implications and the potential backlash from Northern Democrats and other factions opposed to emancipation.


Who supported Lincoln when he issued the Emancipation Proclamation and who didn't support Lincoln?

Abraham Lincoln received support for the Emancipation Proclamation primarily from abolitionists, many members of the Republican Party, and some northern Democrats who believed in the moral imperative of ending slavery. However, he faced significant opposition from Southern states, which viewed the proclamation as an attack on their way of life, as well as some conservative Democrats and border state leaders who were concerned about the implications for their own slaveholding practices. Additionally, some military leaders were initially skeptical about its impact on the war effort.


Why was Maryland such an important border state during the civil war?

Maryland was an important border state because it surounded DC. If Maryland seeced DC would be surounded by southern states and Lincoln would have no chance.


How did President Lincoln address the armed neutrality of the Border states?

Elements in the Border states of Missouri, Kentucky and Maryland that favored a so-called "armed neutrality" angered President Lincoln. The covert purpose of this among its supporters was to exclude any Union armies from occupying the states. Lincoln made it clear that such a policy would provide an impassable wall along the line of separation. And, in fact would aid the Confederates. Lincoln did all he could to not let this policy take root. In Maryland, Union forces prevented this.


When was the Emacipation Proclimation?

a speech given by AAbraham Lincoln that stated that most slaves would be freed in confederate states except for the border states.

Related Questions

What is the capital of the state that has a northern border of South Dakota and a southern border with Kansas?

Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska.


What is a capital of a state that has a northern border with South Dakota and a southern border with Kansas?

Lincoln. Capital of Nebraska.


What is the county of fayetteville tn?

Lincoln County, which is on the border with Alabama.


What was lincolns main purpose for keeping the border states happy?

Lincoln wanted to keep the border states in the Union.


When war began what was the biggest challenge confronting Lincoln and Davis?

Lincoln keeping the border states in the Union Lincoln preserving the Union Lincoln finding a great military leader


Why was Lincoln worried about Maryland?

President Abraham Lincoln was worried about Maryland because it was a border state and he thought the state might succeed from the union. Kentucky, Missouri, and Delaware were also at risk because they were border states.


What is the capital of the midwestern state that has a southwestern border of Colorado and an eastern border of Iowa?

Lincoln is the capital city in the U.S. state of Nebraska.


What is the capital of the state's whose southwestern border is Colorado and eastern border is lowa?

Lincoln is the capital city in the U.S. state of Nebraska.


What was Lincoln's dilemma at the start of civil war?

How to keep the border states onside.


What is the capital of the state whose south westerners border is Colorado and eastern border islowa?

Lincoln is the capital city in the U.S. state of Nebraska.


Which side did the border states later join?

The joined the Union. Lincoln's diplomacy was successful.


What did President Lincoln say about slavery in the Border States?

Check in the history textbook, Lazy!