Question

Almost from the beginning of his administration, Lincoln was pressured by abolitionists and radical Republicans to issue an Emancipation Proclamation.

In principle, Lincoln approved, but he postponed action against slavery until he believed he had wider support from the American public
Lincoln had already drafted what he termed his
"Preliminary Proclamation." He read his initial draft of the emancipation Proclamation to Becretaries
William H. Seward and Gideon Welles on July 13.
1862. For a moment, both Secretaries were speechless. @uickly collecting his thoughts. Seward said something about anarchy in the South and possiple foreign intervention. but with Welles apparently too conused ta respond Lincoin let the matter drop
Use the passage to answer the question.
Why was it important for Lincoln to wait to issue the Emancipation Proclamation?
(1 point)
It could nave caused revolts in the North.
It was important to have popular support peforehand
It could nave ended the rebellion defore
Union victory
IT may nave caused Lincoln to lose reelection

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

It was important to have popular support beforehand.