erik Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 What were the reasons that made Lincoln abolish slavery? Was it 'just' an act of humanity or did he somehow benefit from abolition economically or socially? Has it ever been suggested that he did because black slaves were needed to serve in the army? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Simkin Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 You will find full details of this at: http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USASproclamation.htm Lincoln was originally against the use of slaves as soldiers. See http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USACWcolored.htm http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USACWenrollment.htm For a full account of the long-term impact of these measures see: http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USASreconstruction.htm See also the long-erm impact on black civil rights here: http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAcivilrights.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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