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Abraham Lincoln and slavery

Abraham Lincoln's Presidency was a disaster debate PRO and CON

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Politics of the United States
History of the United States
American Civil War
Slavery in the United States
Abraham Lincoln
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Presidency of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln and slavery
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Abraham Lincoln Presidency Debate Disaster

Resolution: Abraham Lincoln?s presidency was an overall disaster for the United States. Affirmative Team -- Supports the resolution Prime Minister (PM) and Member of Government (MG) Negative Team -- Negates the resolution Leader of Opposition (LO) and Member of Opposition (MO) Prime Minister 1 The Civil War was indirectly Lincoln?s fault because after his election in 1860, his perceived anti slavery sentiment as a member of the Republican Party caused Southerners to doubt the federal government?s ability to adequately defend their rights as members of the Union. After freeing the slaves, Lincoln failed to protect their rights, ultimately rendering his emancipation much less beneficial to the slaves than it could have been
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