Nhat Ha NguyenMichael DownsHistNovember 27, 2013The Fiery TestDuring and following the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln is widely known as the Great Emancipator. This title, however, has been the subject of much controversy, and many people believe that it rightly does not deserve it. But there doesn't seem to be enough support for this thesis, and there are many reasons why he should keep the nickname. First of all, according to the book, the definition of Emancipation is freeing oneself from constraints or controls. As the Great Emancipator, Abraham Lincoln completed his job excellently. During his time in service, Abraham Lincoln displayed great political and moral courage. He eliminated the issue of slavery from the arena of government. During the electoral campaign, several times, for the Presidency, he did not give in. He believed in freedom for all people, both white and black, bound and free. It is obvious that Lincoln's environment fostered some of the same prejudices against blacks that were common in the region of the United States in which he was born and raised. These comments by Lincoln should form the basis for a lively class discussion about Lincoln's racial attitudes. In addition to the influence of the environment there is also the difficult question of Lincoln's personality. Conflicting views on how to deal with the problems of the Civil War, many different factions in the United States. There are varying findings on the biographical work done on Lincoln. However, all biographers seem to agree that Lincoln was a very moody person throughout his life. On page 37 of The Fiery Trial, the author tells the story of how Lincoln stood up to his father. Even the last day on the bed of his fat...... middle of paper......2 and implemented in 1863. Although this Emancipation Proclamation is more about convincing the European nations not to help the South because this was a war to end slavery and less to free southern slaves, however, Lincoln had good intentions about it. Although he was not alive when the 13th Amendment was ratified, he helped create it. Lincoln played a role in its creation. His feelings about slavery changed during the war. At first he just wanted to stop spreading it, but eventually he knew he had to get rid of it. Lincoln didn't just emancipate slaves. He emancipated all American citizens by bringing our nation together so that we could all live free today. There is no doubt that he deserves the title “The Great Emancipator”. And like so many great men, Lincoln sealed his life's work with his blood, dying as a martyr for the cause of freedom.