Why do you think that the emancipation proclamation was so controversial in the north? 1. it was very difficult to enforce slavery in southern states. 2. many wanted the union to be preserved, even if that meant allowing slavery. 3. many felt it did not go far enough to end slavery. 4. it would force england or france to back the confederacy. 5. it would cause saves on both sides to rebel.

abraham lincoln, according to anyone who was connected with agriculture, represented the worst of northern politicians. shortly after lincoln was elected, south carolina seceded from the union. they along with other southern states, retained their anger. in a way, it was their own fault: the democrats were split in the south. some wanted slavery to be extended in other states that were about to join the union and some didn't want it badly enough. lincoln had a solid backing from his party: the republicans were united in not wanting slavery to be expanded.