How did Lincoln's speech influence the civil rights movement?
It directly led to the abolition of slavery after his presidency.
It sparked debates on equality and civil rights.
It caused the instant end of racial segregation in public spaces.
It resulted in immediate equal voting rights across all races.
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By the last few decades of the 19th century, industrialization led to rapid economic growth, especially in the North and the West. This growth led to high wages for skilled workers, which increased immigration as people searched for better living conditions. The railroads were a major industry as the tracks connected the coasts. In the midst of all the economic growth, there was also an increase in corruption throughout politics and within industries.