Question

Based on the quote, what is Lincoln’s primary goal?(1 point)Responsespunishing the Southfreeing the slavespreserving the Unionnot addressing slavery

Answer 1

Based on the quote and the context of Abraham Lincoln's presidency, his primary goal was **preserving the Union**. While he also addressed the issue of slavery, particularly with the Emancipation Proclamation, his foremost objective was to maintain the integrity of the United States during the Civil War.