... perpetual," but that, "The power by force of arms to compel a State to remain in the Union," was not among the "... enumerated powers granted to Congress." the National Banking Act and the authorization of United States Notes by the Legal Tender Act of 1862. The Revenue Act of 1861 ... until 1877. It comprised multiple complex methods to resolve the outstanding issues of the war's aftermath, the most important of which were the three "Reconstruction Amendments" to the Constitution, which remain in effect to the present time: the 13th, the 14th and the 15th . From the Union perspective, ...

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... for being a "negro lover", but loved when he died and people realized all he did- hated by most government officials Mary Todd Lincoln- First Lady-46 years old - extravagant economically and emotionally-usually had extreme happiness or sadness-tried to control everything ... died in 1875 Edwin McMasters Stanton-Secretary of War- important to Lincoln-warned Lincoln not to make public appearances-loyal, stubborn, hard working, emotional, hated-perfectionist-took over the situation of Lincoln's death-appointed to Supreme Court while in deathbed in 1869 William H. Seward-64 years old-Secreta...

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... proclamation given on September 22 1862, and the second that went into effect on the first day of 1863, see attachments. I think it is important to begin with a look at how emancipation was arrived at, as it was not a simple process, due to the efforts of one man. ... on their own. "He wanted the states to begin a step-by-step process that would result in one day a freedom that would endure Lincoln wanted emancipation to be a process more than an event believed that a freedom chosen by former masters and implemented by them was more likely to be enduring ... may have no policy. But he h...

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... only split ties between the North and South further. Many other abolitionists attacked the south before the war started. Music and Literature was as important in influencing people's feelings before the Civil War as it is today. Books like Uncle Tom's Cabin and Cannibals All really affected the view ... Pacific Coast. As a result of this act, there would be a transcontinental railway in later years. All of these acts passed during the war would bring the United States as it is today; the most powerful nation in the world. Lincoln was having political troubles during the 1864 elections. B...

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