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Why was Abraham Lincoln such a controversial figure?

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Because he helped end slavery but some people liked slavery.

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Answer:

his stance on slavery

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Abraham Lincoln was the president that ended slavery with the emancipation proclamation. the south didnt like this and claimed it was against states rights. this started our civil war.

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