The Union Preserved (Module 7.2)

What plan did Lincoln and Andrew Johnson want for Reconstruction?

A lenient and quick plan

What was Lincoln’s main goal during the Civil War?

To restore the Union

When did Lincoln declare the Emancipation Proclamation?

Mid-1862, with a January 1863 deadline

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

Declared all slaves in Confederate-controlled areas free

Why did Lincoln see the Emancipation Proclamation as a military necessity?

It would deprive the South of its labor force

What did Lincoln hope would happen before the January 1863 deadline?

Southern states would return to the Union

How did Lincoln aim to influence foreign public opinion?

By showing confidence and commitment to Union restoration

What advantages did the Union have over the South?

Wealth, industry, manpower, railroads, and naval control

Why is the Civil War considered pivotal for the U.S.?

It determined the future of democracy and freedom and ended slavery in Confederate areas