These powers include trade regulation within a state's boundaries, law enforcement, local elections, and licensing. However, it has been alleged that, beginning from the early 20th century, these powers have been gradually reduced, or taken over by the federal government via successive amendments.
Answer:
Lincoln tried to free slaves in the border states by buying them. The record bears this out. Lincoln tried in Delaware and won congressional approval to apply the principle to all states. But with no slave owners willing to come to the table, the effort failed.
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Lets use the process of elimination in your question
It can't be A because Lincoln wanted to end the war and have the Southern states join the union as quickly as possible and free all the slaves
It is most likely B because he doesn't really do much to punish he wants to end the war
C and D could easily be eliminated
It seems like the other guy got it