Abraham Lincoln is fondly referred to by Americans as "the Great Emancipator." Do you think he earns this distinction? Discuss Lincoln's attitudes toward slavery and African Americans as well as his actions. Did his ideas evolve over time? Just exactly what was the Emancipation Proclamation? Why was it issued? Did it free any slaves? What did it accomplish? When answering this question, remember to provide "evidence" to support your conclusions. Also, think in terms of what Lincoln could do as a man of his times and as president of the United States