Lincolns Emancipation Proclamation: Influences and Motives This paper is an extended analysis of the motives and influences that had a direct effect upon President Lincoln's decision to draft the Emancipation Proclamation. The argument rejects the notion that the decision was fuelled by a moral distaste for slavery with the intent at securing freedom for all. Instead, the decision is analyzed as an attempt to undermine the South, improve foreign diplomatic relations, and appease Northern abolitionists Pages: 8 Bibliography: 8 source(s) listed Filename: 21446 Price: 71.60

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