Question
Based on the quote, what is Lincoln's primary goal?
"If I could save the Union without freeing any slave, I would do it; and if I could do it by freeing all the slaves, I would do it; and if I could do it by freeing some and leaving some and leaving others alone, I would also do that."
--Abraham Lincoln August 22, 1862
A. not addressing slavery.
B. freeing the slaves.
C. preserving the Union.
D. punishing the South.
"If I could save the Union without freeing any slave, I would do it; and if I could do it by freeing all the slaves, I would do it; and if I could do it by freeing some and leaving some and leaving others alone, I would also do that."
--Abraham Lincoln August 22, 1862
A. not addressing slavery.
B. freeing the slaves.
C. preserving the Union.
D. punishing the South.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
C. preserving the Union.
In the quote, Lincoln emphasizes that his primary goal is to save the Union, regardless of the consequences for slavery.
In the quote, Lincoln emphasizes that his primary goal is to save the Union, regardless of the consequences for slavery.