Select all that apply.
as the civil war progressed badly for the north, what are three things that plagued lincoln?
a the war was going to be over before his reelection bid.
b union morale was eroding away with each passing day.
c he could not find a strong, suitable military leader.
d northern forces could not find a way to defeat lee.
e the north was running out of ways to finance the war.

"but let us admit texas, and we shall place the balance of power in the hands of the texans themselves. they, with the southern states, will control the policy and the destiny of this nation; our tariff will then be held at the will of the texan advocates of free trade. are our friends of the north prepared to deliver over this great national policy to the people of texas? " - rep. joshua giddings, ohio, may 21, 1844 this quote points to what major issue in the years leading up to the civil war?