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Why did president Lincoln reverse general feelings order to free capture slaves?
He feared retaliation from the border states, which supported slavery
How were the border states addressed regarding slavery?
The border states had slavery during the entire US Civil War. US President Lincoln had attempted to negotiate with these states in terms of gradually reducing their slavery by compensation from the Federal government. He even allowed for two generations of time to pass in order to allow for adjustments in society. Despite the fact none of the border states joined the Confederacy, they refused Lincoln's offer and insisted on maintaining their slaves.
Main conflict of the civil war?
contrary to poplar belief, states rights and not slavery was the main issue. Slavery became the issue after President Lincoln issued the emmancipation proclamation, freeing the slaves in the union and border states.
What US president ended slavery in the US?
Andrew Johnson was Lincoln's Vice President. After Lincoln was assassinated and the Civil War came to a close slavery ended. Johnson would have been the first President to see the end of slavery.
When did President Lincoln begin to formulate a fair way to end slavery in the US?
President Lincoln did begin to formulate a fair way to end slavery in the United States in 1862.
What constitutional amendment states the end of slavery?
After President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
What is the emancipation proclamaton?
An order issued by President Lincoln that ended slavery in the Condeferate States.
What event led to the southern states seceding?
Slavery IMPROVEMENT The election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the US.
Which action did seven southern states take after Lincoln was elected president?
Abolished slavery in MOST nourthern states
What was Lincoln's attitude about slavery in the states?
Lincoln was against slavery.
What was Abraham Lincoln opposed to?
First of all it is Abraham Lincoln. President Lincoln opposed slavery and he was president during the Civil War. If you are a student, It would probably helpful to look in your textbook. Also states rights' were an issue to him but not as major as slavery.
What did the emancipation proclanation do?
In the Emancipation Proclamation, President Lincoln declared slavery abolished in the states that had seceded from the United States. Since those states did not acknowledge Lincoln's authority, slavery did not end until the 13th Amendment to the Constitution in 1865.
