Although recognized as "the Great Emancipator" for his efforts to bring slavery to an end, Abraham Lincoln had rather complicated views on race and slavery. Drawing on evidence presented in the biography Abraham Lincoln and the Union, explain Lincoln's views on race and slavery. What historical document from the founding of the United States helped Lincoln to formulate his views on slavery? Did Lincoln's objections to slavery stem from a belief in racial equality? Did he view African-Americans as his equals?