Why was lincoln being advised to free the slaves?

the north was losing the war and needed from the slaves.
the blockade of southern ports was ineffective.
this would prevent the recognition of the confederacy by england.

Select the correct answer from each 1. ( )was a nineteenth-century artistic movement that influenced nationalism in europe. it emerged as a reaction to the emphasis on 2. ( ) in enlightenment philosophy. 1. liberalism, socialism, romanticism 2. reason, emotion, religion

Which governing principle is best reflected by the representative government created by the constitution a. separation of opwer b. republicanism c. rule of law d. limited government

Washington said that the united states would be "friendly and impartial" in regard to foreign conflict. what was his reason behind this statement? a jefferson and washington had determined the u.s. was too weak to wage war. b the u.s. had a treaty with both england and france, and was thus required to remain neutral. c france asked for the united states to stay out of the war, due to trade relationships. d a special envoy from england asked for strict neutrality on behalf of the united states.