"Examines the roots of slavery in America and how the issue divided the nation, as well as the start of the Civil War, President Lincoln's views on slavery, and his first step toward ending it forever: the Emancipation Proclamation"--Provided by publisher.
Audience
880 Lexile.
880L Lexile
Note
"Original edition published as Lincoln, slavery, and the Emancipation Proclamation in 2004"--Copyright p.
Summary
Examines the roots of slavery in America and how the issue divided the nation, and details the start of the Civil War, President Lincoln's views on slavery, and his move toward ending it forever with the Emancipation Proclamation.