User talk:Kim Bruning/Abe Lincoln/section1
Slavery
[edit]As Lincoln was known as a staunch opponent of the expansion of slavery, his election in 1860 polarized the nation. In his effort to preserve the Union during the Civil War, which began at the outset of his presidency, Lincoln assumed more power than any other previous president in U.S. history. Taking a broad view of the president's war powers, he proclaimed a blockade, suspended the writ of habeas corpus for anti-Union activity, spent money without congressional authorization, and personally directed the war effort, which ultimately lead the Union forces to victory over the rebel Confederacy.
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