2. What was Lincoln's strategy for keeping the border states in the Union?

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Edgar Odonnell

17 July, 16:48

2. What was Lincoln's strategy for keeping the border states in the Union?

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Kaitlyn Kaiser · Answer 1

To end slavery. Lincoln want the border states to take the lead by adopting some form of gradual emancipation funded by the federal government.

Abby Allison · Answer 2

Lincoln's final goal, which crystallized only after the first year of the war, was to end slavery in these states by voluntary state action. Anticipating a postwar Union without slavery, he wanted the border states to take the lead by adopting some form of gradual emancipation funded by the federal government.