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During the American Civil War, the President of the Union (i.e., the United States), Abraham Lincoln, had one persistently pursued goal, namely, preservation of the Union. As the war progressed, the abolition of slavery became another desperately sought goal of Lincoln and many other Northerners, not to overlook many of the enslaved Americans in the South.
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BlakeDuring the American Civil War, the President of the Union (i.e., the United States), Abraham Lincoln, had one persistently pursued goal, namely, preservation of the Union. As the war progressed, the abolition of slavery became another desperately sought goal of Lincoln and many other Northerners, not to overlook many of the enslaved Americans in the South.
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What did Lincoln hope to do about voting after the civil war?
Lincoln hoped to limit voting to a small portion of African Americans.
What did lincoln hope for and fight for in the civil war?
Lincoln hoped for slavery to end. Actually, he didn't want to be involved in it and hoped for it not to be in the new territories. He believed all men are created equal. The Gettysburg Address stated this and freed the slaves.
The South was fighting a defensive war but hoped to receive help from?
During the Civil War, the south hoped to ally themselves with France and England.
What had the South hoped for in the election of 1864?
They hoped lincoln would not win re-election in 1864, and they would be able to make peace.
How did Lee's appointment to head the Army of Northern Virginia affect the course of the civil war?
General Lee told President Davis of his plan. Lee thought of the north at a low point. he hoped a victory in the north might force Lincoln to talk peace. o and lee hoped the invasion would show that the confederacy could indeed win the war.
