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

question 10

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.

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