slaves, would remain protected in the Union. He believed that if he could create the separation between loyal and disloyal Southerners, he could also create a sense of Southern unionism, which would help defeat secessionism. Lincoln's speech, Proclamation Calling Militia, and Convening Congress, again affirmed that one of his main goals was the continuation of the Union and all the states together. “I appeal to all loyal citizens to favor, facilitate and aid this effort to maintain the honor, the…
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