Lincoln's Initial Declaration That the North Fought Only to Preserve

question 54

Multiple Choice

Lincoln's initial declaration that the North fought only to preserve the Union and not to abolish slavery

• A) came as a disappointment to most northerners.
• B) was designed essentially to keep the Border States in the Union.
• C) was understood as politically necessary by most abolitionists.
• D) contradicted the campaign promises of the Republican party.
• E) cost him support in the "Butternut region" of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.

---

Definitions:

Androgens

Androgens are a group of steroid hormones that play a key role in male traits and reproductive activity, present in both males and females.

Testes

The male reproductive glands where sperm and male sex hormones (such as testosterone) are produced.

Cryptorchidism

A condition where one or both of the testes fail to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum before birth.

Premature

Occurring or done before the usual or expected time, often referring to actions or events that happen earlier than anticipated.