Lincoln and Abolition

This activity is intended to have you look at whether or not Abraham Lincoln really intended for the end of slavery and the creation of an equal society.  You will look at 4 documents to assess whether or not Lincoln intended to end slavery in the US.  Did Lincoln intend to abolish slavery during his presidency? 

Sources

• • • A House Divided 1858

    • Election of 1860 Map

• • Eric Foner Interview about Abolition

    • Eric Foner Interview about Lincoln and Slavery

    • Lincoln 1st Inaugural Address

    • Emancipation Proclamation

  • Hail to Lincoln