Journey Through the Civil War: What Would You Do as Lincoln?

Hey, Trailblazers! 🚀 Ready to journey back to the early 1860s? We're diving into the intense and history-shaping US Civil War. Imagine America like a giant family dinner gone wrong—only the argument was about slavery, state rights, and the nation's future. The North and South had been clashing over slavery's expansion, leading to a nation on the brink of division. In 1860, with Lincoln's election, tensions snapped. South Carolina and ten other states seceded, forming the Confederate States of America. When Confederate forces fired on Fort Sumter in April 1861, the Civil War erupted. What started as a predicted short conflict turned into years of brutal battles and unexpected twists. From the Union's early struggles to the tide-turning victories at Antietam and Gettysburg, each event was pivotal. Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 shifted the war's focus to abolishing slavery. As the war dragged on, the South's hopes dimmed after Gettysburg. Now, here’s a thought—if you were Lincoln, how would you have kept the South in the Union before the conflict escalated? Let’s hear your ideas! Keep questioning and learning. You're making history every day! 🌟