There are theories all over the place, but facts are facts. The fact is that the war was not initially a war to end slavery, that is true. It did, however, turn into a war to end slavery. Moreover, Lincoln’s position on slavery was THE fundamental cause of southern seccession. I don’t see how you can deny that.
Moreover, Lincoln’s position on slavery was THE fundamental cause of southern seccession. I don’t see how you can deny that.
Get your picture straight. Lincoln as a State Representative voted to prevent blacks from owning land, businesses, or residences in Illinois. Lincoln, like Horace Greeley, saw the west as a pristine land for the white man exclusively. No blacks need apply. Try to forget the 50 years of Hollywood propaganda regarding the War and remember who wanted to allow the west to be settled by both blacks and whites. It wasn’t Lincoln and his friends.
Bottom line, Lincoln screwed up royally and then committed the nation to its bloodiest war to cover for his incompetence. Ask yourself why Lincoln publicly taunted SC with published news accounts of re-inforcing Fort Sumpter? An odd form of behavior from a peaceful man of law?