1. Lincoln - Shifting Views Towards Slavery
Lincoln became compelled to develop new policies due to the arising conflict of slavery during the war. Throughout the war, he had developed new beliefs on slavery and emancipation. ... The south believed that they were no longer a part of the same country as the Union. ... During the Civil War, Lincoln developed the idea of compensated emancipation for the border states, in order to help preserve the Union and free the slaves. ... He had attempted to persuade the south into rejoining the country. ...
- Word Count: 1671
- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: Undergraduate