Why did lincoln decide to free the slaves before the war ended

In an economic downturn, what can happen in countries that depend on high taxes to fund social programs?

The chart shows data on the construction of dreadnoughts, or armed battleships, by 1914. (look at chart provided) a logical conclusion that can be drawn from this chart is that britain and germany were a.)engaged in an arms race. b.)looking for ways to cooperate. c.)hoping not to fight on land. d.)the strongest nations on the earth.

Which of these statements describes a long-term impact of european imperialism in africa? a. african countries joined together to present a united front against imperialism. b. europeans paid african countries after colonizing them, offering these new countries a fresh start. c. european powers drew the current borders, splitting ethnic groups among modern countries. d. africans became more loyal to their countries than to their ethnic groups.