Video Description: Study the three major areas related to passage of the Thirteenth Amendment. First, what were Lincoln’s motives for the amendment? Why did he believe it was necessary when he had already issued the Emancipation Proclamation? Second, what was the timing of the historic passage? Why did Lincoln decide to pursue passage in January 1865 in a lame duck final session of the outgoing Congress rather than waiting until March? Finally, what was the political process of getting the legislation through the House of Representatives? What deals were made? What politicians made a difference?
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