Question

1. how did abolitionists influence lincolns decision to issue the emancipation proclamation?

○ by enlisting european countries to criticize lincoln
○ by threatening to withdraw their support of lincolns presidency
○ by pressuring him to take a stand on slavery
○ by submitting a draft of the emancipation proclamation

Explanation:

Abolitionists pushed Lincoln to publicly commit to ending slavery, building pressure that contributed to his decision to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. The other options do not align with historical records of abolitionist influence on this specific decision.

Answer:

by pressuring him to take a stand on slavery