“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 others alone, I would also do that.” -Abraham Lincoln August 22, 1862 Question Use the passage to answer the question. Based on the quote, what is Lincoln’s primary goal? (1 point) Responses freeing the slaves freeing the slaves punishing the South punishing the South preserving the Union preserving the Union not addressing slavery

Answer 1

Based on the quote, Lincoln’s primary goal is preserving the Union.