The Wade- Davis Bill was passed over Lincoln's Ten Percent plan. The Wade-Davis Bill called for a majority vote (51%), while Lincoln's only called for 10%. People didn't like the 10% plan because only 10% had to support while leaving 90% to support the South if they wanted.
Lincoln issued the proclamation mainly because he wanted to prevent England and France from allying with the Confederacy. While both England and France somewhat disliked the Union and Lincoln, both had abolished slavery already, and had strong anti-slavery sentiments within their societies. So while the South was generally militarily successful in the early war, England and France, despite being sympathetic to the South, did little to actually support it. Once the Union won a major battle (Antietam- although some consider it a draw), Lincoln issued the proclamation, so that it would not appear to be an act of desperation. The proclamation linked support for the South with support for slavery, and Lincoln correctly knew that Britain and France would not support it. Lincoln's gambit worked. The Europeans refused to support the pro-slavery South, and the proclamation even improved Lincoln's image in Europe- one prominent Italian leader proclaimed Lincoln as "the Great Emancipator", and that he would be long remembered for it. The South was forced to continue fighting the Civil War alone, and eventually lost.
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He had to gain the trust of the Border states that were slave states, he couldn't openly be against slavery while he was bringing in these states. After he declared war and had the border states he change his motives towards abolition to gain support from radical republicans (democrats in today's terms) and Europe. He wanted his soldiers to fight for a cause because it was proved in the American revolution that fighting for a cause is the way to win the war. He needed support.
because of English background and support of the mother country
Mary Todd Lincoln, supported the abolition of slavery. Her support of the abolition of slavery is believed to have originated with the influence of her grandmother, who according to legend, aided slaves seeking freedom through the "Underground Railroad".
Lincoln was cautious about making abolition a central war goal because he feared it could alienate border states that remained loyal to the Union and might undermine support for the war effort. He prioritized preserving the Union over immediate emancipation, believing that a focus on abolition could fracture the nation further. Additionally, he was concerned about the potential backlash from Northern Democrats and others who opposed radical changes. Ultimately, he viewed gradual emancipation as a more politically viable strategy.
President Lincoln supported the abolition of slavery primarily because he believed it was morally wrong and a violation of human rights. He viewed the preservation of the Union as essential and recognized that ending slavery would help achieve that goal, particularly during the Civil War. Additionally, Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 aimed to weaken the Confederacy and shift the war's focus towards human freedom, ultimately leading to the passage of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the United States.
Yes, he did, because he was a Whig!
Because Lincoln would not allow any extension of slavery
Because the British were threatening to support the Confederates, and by turning the war into an official crusade against slavery, Lincoln made it impossible for the British to do this without looking pro-slavery.
copperheads were mid westerners that sympathized with the south and opposed abolition
Frederick Douglass did not actually fight for either side. He advocated for the abolition of slavery. He was, however, an adviser to Abraham Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln initially supported a policy of containing slavery rather than outright abolition, aiming to prevent its expansion into new territories and states. He believed that while the federal government did not have the authority to end slavery in states where it already existed, it could restrict its spread. Over time, particularly during the Civil War, his stance evolved, culminating in the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared freedom for enslaved people in Confederate-held territories. Ultimately, Lincoln's policies reflected a commitment to preserving the Union while gradually moving toward the abolition of slavery.
President Lincoln ran for reelection in 1864 on the National Union ticket. This coalition was formed to promote unity among different factions during the Civil War, primarily combining Republicans and War Democrats. Lincoln's running mate was Andrew Johnson, who was a Southern Democrat, reflecting the administration's goal of reconciliation. The ticket aimed to support the ongoing war efforts and push for the abolition of slavery.
President Abraham Lincoln supported the Ten Percent Plan for Reconstruction because he wanted to mend ties with the former Confederate states, not punish them further.
Because they were outbalanced by Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation released after the Union victory at Antietam.