Which of the following reasons led President Lincoln to refrain from taking action to emancipate slaves until the Civil War had been in progress for almost two years?

A. Congress had not granted him the authority.
B. He sought to retain the loyalty of the border states.
C. He feared a hostile reaction on the part of the British and French.
D. Slavery still existed in most Northern States.

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GinnyAnswer GinnyAnswer · Answer 1 · 2024-07-23T13:13:29-04:00

President Lincoln delayed emancipation to maintain loyalty, address foreign relations concerns, and strategize in the Civil War.

President Lincoln refrained from taking action to emancipate slaves until the Civil War had been in progress for almost two years mainly due to:

He sought to retain the loyalty of the border states.
He feared a hostile reaction on the part of the British and French.
By delaying emancipation, Lincoln aimed to prevent the border states from seceding while considering the impact on international diplomacy and military strategies.

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