Question

2. What was Lincoln's strategy for keeping the border states in the Union?

Answer 1

Lincoln's final goal, which crystallized only after the first year of the war, was to end slavery in these states by voluntary state action. Anticipating a postwar Union without slavery, he wanted the border states to take the lead by adopting some form of gradual emancipation funded by the federal government.

Answer 2

To end slavery. Lincoln want the border states to take the lead by adopting some form of gradual emancipation funded by the federal government.