Why did Lincoln say, "I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the states wher

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kogti [31]

3 years ago

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Why did Lincoln say, "I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the states wher

e it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so"?

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2 answers:

olasank [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-26T14:53:46+03:00

olasank [31]3 years ago

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Lincoln said this because his ultimate goal was to preserve the Union. Although he detested slavery on moral and economic grounds, he thought that it would eventually die out on its own, if it could be contained where it was.

Nimfa-mama [501] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-26T16:03:46+03:00

Nimfa-mama [501]3 years ago

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Answer:

He wanted to keep the Union together.

Explanation: the answer is (D)