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There is much discussion about Lincoln's order abolishing slavery in the states "in rebellion". Though the did not free any slaves right out nor make any drastic changes it was a very necessary, very big step taken. Lincoln began an essentia ....

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... was only partially successful for Lincoln. Lincoln had hoped to regain military initiative, political momentum, and diplomatic superiority all with the . It did somewhat regain military initiative with such generals as Grant's help. It also did assist in gaining the favor of British abolitionists whom stepped up their efforts against recognition of the Confederacy. The made clear, once again, what Lincoln had stuck by throughout the war. He repeatedly asserted that the Union's objective in the Civil War was nothing more than ending a rebellion against constitutional authority. The abolishment of slavery was to have no part in the r ...