In the movie Lincoln,I witnessed the 16th President of the United States attempting to pass the 13th Amendment;which was one that would abolish slavery.There were many difficulties involved with the proposal and ratification of the 13th Amendment.Many of difficulties had to due with racism and resistance from the cabinet.In the 1860's many believed that blacks shouldn't vote,own property,rank high in military,hold office,take jobs,and take part in interracial marriage.Lincoln was not always completely ethical,he was corrupt.Offered jobs for votes,as well as lame duck politicians were given jobs. Lincoln twisted the truth in order to achieve his goal of getting the 13th Amendment passed.Without changing the Constitution,the Emancipation Proclamation could be rescinded.It wasn't that Lincoln loved the blacks so that he pass this Amendment .He said, "I'll get use to them" meaning that he would soon be able to tolerate them just like others should to. Lincoln believe the 13th Amendment was so important because it was a means to the end of the Civil War. . .