Oh, there are many who would blame Lincoln for the war, legitimately or otherwise. I find it interesting considering the insurrectionists launched their rebellion even before Lincoln assumed office.
What would you have had him do?
“What would you have had him do?”
My answer to that would be if there ever was a time for “nuance” this was it. From his words during the campaign, to his words after the election, everything he did could have restrained war. And if he knew that many people were going to die, I bet he would have done some things differently. I’m just saying if he was as great a man everybody gives him credit for, he could handled the situation better.