Part one of term paper
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 essential phase that the country had to get through in order for slavery to ever be abolished. Even though ...

Part two of term paper
... federal control were exempt from the Proclamation. The was nothing more then a war measure. It was part of Lincoln's strategy and was politically necessary. Unfortunately, the Proclamation 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 step ...