How Did The Outsiders Change To Society

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Some people might consider outsiders weird and strange, but they can bring many much needed changes to society. Most of the great minds in this world were outsiders. Outsiders can bring a much needed change to society. For example Abe Lincoln fought for the rights of black slaves. Many people thought that having slaves was necessary and normal. Abe Lincoln the great outsider he was fought for their rights he didnt care what others thought he just did what was right. Although some people might think that the civil war was unnecessary and too many people died Abe lincoln did what he had to help the blacks . Abe Lincoln brought a much needed change to society.
Outsiders can bring a much needed change to society. For example the outsiders

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