In 1860, a plain-spoken lawyer named Abraham Lincoln was elected president. By the time Lincoln took office, the issue of slavery was dividing the nation. In this chapter, you will learn how Americans tried to keep the United States united. You will use a visual metaphor of an unraveling flag to understand the decisions.
In 1860, a plain-spoken lawyer named Abraham Lincoln was elected president. By the time Lincoln took office, the issue of slavery was dividing the nation. In this chapter, you will learn how Americans tried to keep the United States united. You will use a visual metaphor of an unraveling flag to understand the decisions.
In 1860, a plain-spoken lawyer named Abraham Lincoln was elected president. By the time Lincoln took office, the issue of slavery was dividing the nation. In this chapter, you will learn how Americans tried to keep the United States united. You will use a visual metaphor of an unraveling flag to understand the decisions.