The Declaration of Independence was very important to President Lincoln and slaves because it was one of the many things used to helped the African Americans gain their freedom. It also helped Abraham Lincoln justify the abolition of slavery. The Declaration of Independence was helpful to many people during the antebellum period, but helped Abraham Lincoln and the slaves the most. Many people that knew him felt if anyone could eliminate slavery he would be …showed first 75 words of 388 total…

…showed last 75 words of 388 total…laws, the Declaration of Independence said that all men are created equal. Those five simple words are what made Abraham Lincoln become an abolitionist. Just five words made Lincoln come out and know that these slaves weren't being treated right. That document saved the slaves. If it wasn't for the ideals and words from our Founding Fathers, Lincoln might not of been able to convince others to realize that these slaves were being treated unfairly.