Question

How was this split in the republican party revealed in the debate over what to do about slavery? what action did each faction propose? what was lincoln's response to each faction?

Answer 1

Radicals wanted to use the war to abolish slavery immediately and Conservatives wanted a gradual process. In response, Congress passed the Confiscation Acts. However, following the Union victory at the Battle of Antietam, the President signed the Emancipation Proclamation.