Question

According to the text, Lincoln considered Kentucky to be a very important state for the Union to keep.

What, specifically, was so important about Kentucky?
What did Lincoln say about Kentucky that serves as evidence that he was convinced of its importance?

Answer 1

Lincoln is said to have summed up the importance of keeping the border states in the Union by saying "I hope to have God on my side, but I must have Kentucky." Events early in the war quickly forced Northern authorities to address the issue of emancipation.

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