Why did Lincoln say, "I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the states where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so"?
The Wilmot Proviso was proposed in 1846 with the goal of prohibiting slavery in any territory acquired from Mexico during the Mexican-American War. It was intended to address the growing debate over the extension of slavery into new territories and to prevent its spread.
Slavery served economic, social, and political purposes throughout history. It provided a cheap and efficient labor force, generated profits for slave owners, and contributed to the growth of economies. Slavery also reinforced social hierarchies and power structures, allowing certain groups to dominate and control others.
to stop slavery
It is a free STATE that is closed by slavery. You know..... like when there is a free state, there is NO slavery. Therefore, it is like slavery is closed, that is way it is called closed to slavery.
abolishment of slavery
it was to abolish slavery
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to stop slavery
The Emancipation Proclamation changed the purpose of the Civil War from one of states' rights to that of slavery.
Yes, one of the main purpose of the declaration of independence was to persuade England to end slavery in America.
The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery.
Slavery was and remains a worldwide problem. It has been acceptable by governments and individuals alike when it has suited their purpose.
Labour at as little cost as possible.
to illegalize slavery except in cases of prisoners of the government
There were two Missouri Compromises. They were created in 1820 and 1850. Both of them were reached in order to maintain a balance between States that had abolished slavery and those States were slavery still existed. The compromises served and had a noble purpose. They were not made to in effect to justify slavery. The purpose of both of them was to avoid a serious conflict among the States. When seen in that light, the compromises delayed a civil war in the United States.
To sway public opinion about slavery.