text: what does lincon say is the main cause of the unrest?   in fact, lincoln's proclamation didn't really totally free slaves. i'm a bit foggy on it, but i think it said something like, "if you are southern state and join us, you can keep your slaves (as can deleware and maryland). if you are not joining us, we will liberate your slaves". or something like that and check me on it if you like.  in closing, let me summarize and make a few more points:  1. abolition was a result of the war, but it was not the cause. 2. lincoln freed slaves, but it was not his primary objective. 3. the north was not a big "civil rights" region. they treated immigrants worse than slaves. slaves are worth something and cost money. the irish aren't and cost very little. 4. by the way... income tax. anyone hate it? lincoln instituted it and promised after the war it would be stopped.   link is the succession ordinances: