Question

Why did Abraham Lincoln not try to amend the existing laws ?

Answer 1

In the knowledge of its program, seven southern states withdrew from the Union after an unsuccessful compromise process. Lincoln refused to acknowledge this, even though the legitimate representatives of all the secluded states decided on the secession by a vote, which was confirmed by referendum in several states. He wanted to defeat the South, who had been declared a rebel, by military force, causing the secession of four more states.

Answer 2

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In the knowledge of its program, seven southern states withdrew from the Union after an unsuccessful compromise process. Lincoln refused to acknowledge this, even though the legitimate representatives of all the secluded states decided on the secession by a vote, which was confirmed by referendum in several states. He wanted to defeat the South, who had been declared a rebel, by military force, causing the secession of four more states.