There were a handful of differences between the North and South. But when it came to the “equality” of people, there were very little to no differences in the treatment of those of the opposite or opposing race. People in these regions of the country had very similar opinions of people of color. Some of theses opinions are the idea that colored people should not be able to marry between races, vote, and the idea that people of color will always be considered inferior. In America’s history, Abraham Lincoln is known for what he did for slaves. But what is forgotten is that Abraham Lincoln had a similar mindset of both Southerners and the Northerners. It is commonly portrayed in textbooks and articles that Abraham Lincoln spent so much time
