What Was Lincoln's Initial Aim of the Civil War When

question 1

Multiple Choice

What was Lincoln's initial aim of the Civil War when it began in 1861?

• A) to free the slaves
• B) to preserve the Union, without regard to ending slavery
• C) to preserve the Union and to free the slaves
• D) Lincoln was completely surprised by the South's secession, and had no initial aims

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