Question

1. how did abraham lincoln help ensure that border states supported the union?○ he insisted that his only goal was to save the union, not end slavery.○ he built railroads connecting the border states to the north.○ he blockaded cities within the border states.○ he immediately ended slavery in the border states.

Explanation:

Abraham Lincoln prioritized preserving the Union over immediate abolition of slavery to avoid pushing border states (which allowed slavery but remained in the Union) to secede. By framing his core goal as saving the Union, he maintained their support. Blockading, building railroads, and ending slavery in border states immediately were not his strategies to retain their backing.

Answer:

A. He insisted that his only goal was to save the Union, not end slavery.