• Crashumbc@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    14
    arrow-down
    1
    ·
    1 year ago

    Ambivalent isn’t correct. Lincoln wanted to end slavery, but wasn’t willing to risk the country being split in two over it.

    • mommykink@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      4
      arrow-down
      1
      ·
      1 year ago

      Lincoln’s personal beliefs =/= the agenda of his administration. Lincoln originally campaigned against full abolition because he knew it would split the Union. It’s nuanced.