Question

How did Lincoln and his actions shape the future of the United States?
Keep in mind the role of the president and how executive power may be used during wartime.

Answer 1

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Lincoln was one of the most famous and influential presidents in American history. On January 1, 1863 Lincoln used his powers as commander in chief of the armed forces to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all slaves in the rebel states of the confederacy.