Based on the quote, Lincoln's primary goal is preserving the Union.
Quote from Abraham Lincoln, August 22, 1862: “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.” 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 preserving the Union preserving the Union punishing the South punishing the South not addressing slavery not addressing slavery
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