And don’t forget states’ rights.
I well remember Lincoln saying if he could save the union without freeing the slaves, he would do so.
Ok, I wasn’t there when he said it, but I read about it!
“I well remember Lincoln saying if he could save the union without freeing the slaves, he would do so.”
I don’t recall the exact words I read but I do remember Lincoln’s biggest concern was to keep the Union together.
In doing genealogy I learned my husbands Great Aunt was a slave owner. I also learned his Great-Grandfather fought for the South then deserted to go fight for the North.
It saddens me how much history is being destroyed.
lol. Yes, each individual State signed on for more than they bargained for.