Although opposed to slavery, Lincoln knew that an outright ban would not work, so what did he try to do instead?

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Lincoln initiated a policy of no slavery in any new territory, known as the "Free Soil" policy. He hoped that over time, the economic disadvantages of slavery would make it unappealing to new states and territories, eventually leading to its gradual abolition. This policy was a compromise between outright banning of slavery and allowing its expansion.

Although Opposed to Slavery, Lincoln Knew That an Outright Ban