How did Abraham Lincoln help ensure that border states supported the Union?

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He insisted that his only goal was to save the Union, not end slavery.
He insisted that his only goal was to save the Union, not end slavery.

He blockaded cities within the border states.
He blockaded cities within the border states.

He built railroads connecting the border states to the North.
He built railroads connecting the border states to the North.

He immediately ended slavery in the border states.
He immediately ended slavery in the border states.

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The correct response is:

He insisted that his only goal was to save the Union, not end slavery.

This approach helped gain the support of border states, as many residents were conflicted about slavery but were committed to preserving the Union.