Explain the reasoning behind Phillips’ argument that Lincoln’s goals for the war were aimless, wasteful and murderous.

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Yep

I think that Lincoln was trying to preserve the people's respect of the government and the administration by clarifying that military seizure of a farm was only temporary and could be done if it was necessary.

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This is the site I got the info from: https://www.coursehero.com/file/84488199/A-War-for-Union-or-Freedom-Questions-1docx/

So not my work! But I hope it helps :)