Question

This key Civil War leader claimed to be fighting to preserve the Union, not to abolish slavery. However, on January 1, 1863, after a show of Union strength at Antietam, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared certain slaves "forever free." Which famous Civil War figure is described above?

Answer 1

Its Abraham Lincoln (this was a study island question of mine).

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Answer 2

Abraham Lincoln!

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