Why did Lincoln decide to postpone his July 1862 decision to emancipate the slaves?
A) He was considering changing his mind and allowing the South to keep their slaves.
B) His cabinet told him to wait for a victory so that the decision would not appear desperate.
C) His racist wife and cabinet were attempting to change his mind about emancipation of southern slaves.
D) He wanted to wait until Great Britain entered the war on the side of the Union.
Answer: B
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