Quote by Abraham Lincoln

Without slavery the rebellion could never have existed; without slavery it could not continue.

Without slavery the rebellion could never have existed; with

Summary

This quote emphasizes the significance of slavery in relation to the rebellion that took place. It suggests that slavery was the root cause of the rebellion and was crucial for its existence and continuation. By highlighting the role of slavery, the quote implies that the rebellion was deeply intertwined with the oppressive institution and that it could not have occurred or sustained itself without the presence of slavery.

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Slavery

By Abraham Lincoln

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