A projected pro-slavery amendment was supported by many Republicans in the U.S. Congress in 1861, but opposed by President Abraham Lincoln.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Corwin Amendment, which was a proposed pro-slavery amendment in 1861, was actually supported by President Abraham Lincoln as a means to prevent the secession of Southern states, but it ultimately failed to be ratified by enough states. Lincoln mentioned it in his first inaugural address, indicating his support as an effort to avoid civil war.

A Projected Pro-Slavery Amendment Was Supported by Many Republicans in the U.S