Northern soldiers became increasingly convinced of slavery's evils when

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The slaves that ran away to Union camps were living proof of the horrors of slavery, and Northern soldiers were able to witness firsthand the inhumane treatment they had faced. This contributed greatly to the growing belief among Northerners that slavery was an evil institution that needed to be abolished. Congress passing the Thirteenth Amendment and abolitionist praise for Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation were also important factors, but not as immediate and tangible as the experiences of runaway slaves in Union camps. The South's insults of Lincoln did not necessarily contribute directly to Northern soldiers' growing conviction of slavery's evils.

Northern Soldiers Became Increasingly Convinced of Slavery's Evils When