Besides preserving the Union, how else has Lincoln’s legacy lived on in today’s America?
a. He brought harmony between the races.
b. He created the blueprint that rebuilt the South economically.
c. He encouraged African-Americans to convert to Christianity.
d. Through an executive order, he gave ex-slaves the right to vote.
e. He overcame regional differences to build a new nation-state.
Ans: e. He overcame regional differences to build a new nation-state.
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