Abraham Lincoln is known as one of the greatest presidents in the history of The United States, mainly for his emancipation of slaves. But was Lincoln really an advocate of the rights of blacks? Lincoln had the intention of preserving the Union and satisfying the American people, yet he was indecisive about his racial views of mid-nineteenth century America. Although Lincoln freed some slaves, he had a very negative view towards the black race. Lincoln …showed first 75 words of 923 total…

…showed last 75 words of 923 total…decisions on slavery. If Lincoln was not president during The Civil War, he might not have been viewed and honored as one of the greatest presidents in American History. Bibliography Blum, John M. The National Experience A History of The United States New York: Harcourt         Brace Jovanovich College Publishers, 1963. Hofstadter, Richard The American Political Experience And The Men Who Made It New York: Vintage Books , 1948 Neely, Mark The Abraham Lincoln Encyclopedia New York: McGraw Publishings, 1982