Respuesta :

to get the south to end slavery and get back to the north

Answer:

His goal was preserving the Union.

Explanation:

Abraham Lincoln is widely known for winning the Civil War. During that time, a reporter had asked him what his main goal for the war was and he replied by saying that his main goal for the Civil War was preserving the Union.

I hope this helps~!

*Let me know if you need the direct quote from him, I have it written down in my books.*