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Why Did Lincoln Choose to Abolish Slavery in 1862

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Why did Lincoln choose to abolish slavery in 1862?


A) Union successes had made it politically viable.
B) Union defeats crushed morale and he wanted to use the issue to rebuild it.
C) He wanted to break up the slaves loyalties to their masters to advance the Union's cause.
D) He did so to prevent Germany from recognizing the Confederacy and joining the war.
E) He did so that he could win reelection.

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