16min chapter

The Gray Area with Sean Illing cover image

The man who proposed reparations in the 1860s

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

CHAPTER

The Argument between Lincoln and Stevens

This chapter explores the debate between Abraham Lincoln and Thaddeus Stevens on the theory of the Civil War, with Lincoln advocating for white moderates and Stevens arguing for harnessing the power of freed slaves. It delves into how Stevens ultimately convinces Lincoln by emphasizing the importance of aligning with the freed slaves and changing public opinion through speeches and pamphlets.

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