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Civil War

The Union break-up between 1860-1861 had many reasons and causes for its happenings. A country cannot run without looking at both sides of a problem and, at certain times, choosing a side. Abraham Lincoln was a president that did not like to stand firmly on an issue that was very sensitive. The U.S. spent a great deal of time on the issue of slavery and how to deal with it. The Dred Scott Decision was a mere sub-issue from the bigger issue. Lincoln freed the slaves, but showed no emotions towards doing it.
Lincoln just wanted to be president. The problem of secession never entered Lincoln's head when he was running for office. He did not know what to do or who to turn to because the problem had never existed before that time. Since he did not want to play favorites, he suggested letting slavery die out and not allow any new slavery to take its place. Neither side was thrilled with this decision, but Lincoln had no choice. The future of slavery was a very sensitive decision.......


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