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Aim: How did Lincoln try to preserve the Union during the Civil War?Do Now: According to Lincolns inaugural address, why was he fighting the Civil War?

According to Davis inaugural address, why was he fighting the Civil War?

16th PresidentRepublican PartyWants to Preserve the Union.

Abraham Lincoln

President of Confederate States of AmericaFought in the Mexican American WarWas a U.S. Senator and Secretary of StateBelieved in States Rights

Jefferson Davis

Lincoln's First Inaugural AddressIn his 1st Inaugural address he pledged that there would be no war unless, the South started itHis goal is to PRESERVE THE UNION!Stop the Spread of Slavery, not necessarily end it.He announced: There needs to be no bloodshed or violence; and there shall be none, unless it be forced upon the national authority.

Task:

In groups of 3, read your assigned text to be able to respond the Aim question and organizer;How did Lincoln try to preserve the Union during the Civil War?

Lincoln suspends habeas corpus (1861)

The Emancipation Proclamation (1863) This changed the purpose of the Civil War instead of fighting just to keep the Union, now Lincoln was fighting to free the slaves.

Lincoln calls a Draft (1863)

How did Lincoln try to preserve the Union during the Civil War?

Lincolns letter to Horace Greeley

If I could save the Union without freeinganyslave I would do it