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Did Garrison ever endorse the Lincoln administration?

  • No

  • Yes

  • Not sure

  • He was neutral

Answer

Yes, Garrison endorsed the Lincoln administration after Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Garrison was a staunch abolitionist and had previously been a critic of Lincoln. However, he changed his mind after Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed slaves in the Confederate states. Garrison believed that the Emancipation Proclamation was a major step forward in the fight to end slavery.
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