Lincoln and the Civil War.

875- word paper on Lincoln and the Civil War.
Include a discussion of the following:
•    Lincoln's position on slavery prior to his election as president
•    Southern reasons for secession
•    Lincoln's desire to preserve the Union
•    The overextension of executive power during the war
•    The scope of the Emancipation Proclamation
•    Lincoln's position on slavery in his second inaugural address
•    Treatment of the southern states following surrender
Cite at least two sources. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.