In Order to Persuade the Border States to Remain in the Union

question 57

Multiple Choice

In order to persuade the Border States to remain in the Union, President Lincoln

• A) relied solely on moral appeal.
• B) used only totally legal methods.
• C) guaranteed that they could keep slavery permanently.
• D) never had to use troops.
• E) used legally dubious methods including the declaration of martial law in Maryland and the deployment of Union soldiers in a local civil war in Missouri.

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Definitions:

Peer Opinions

The attitudes, beliefs, and judgments of one's age or status group, often influencing individual behaviors and choices.

Cohort Beliefs

The shared beliefs and norms that are characteristic of a group of people born around the same period, shaped by their shared experiences and historical context.

Norms

The average performance of a large sample of children of a given age.

Social Identity Theory

A psychological theory that explains intergroup behavior by examining the impact of group membership on individuals' self-concept and behavior towards others.