“Nobody specifically. The end of slavery was a fortunate offshoot of the war but never the reason why the Union was fighting.”
Nobody specifically? I don’t think I have ever heard that claim, stated in that manner, in reference to Mr. Lincoln’s valorous war.
Your claim contradicts some real experts on Lincoln’s war. For example, in this thread, it was said: “When you pro-Confederates pretend the Civil War “was not about slavery”, by that you mean neither side fought to defend or defeat slavery, right? This song puts the lie to your claims.”
The song he referenced included the militant line: “As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free.”
Well maybe if you studied up on it a little bit.
Your claim contradicts some real experts on Lincoln’s war.
Like who?
For example, in this thread, it was said: “When you pro-Confederates pretend the Civil War “was not about slavery”, by that you mean neither side fought to defend or defeat slavery, right? This song puts the lie to your claims.”
So one song defines the Union war effort?