Why were executive orders 9980 and 9981 significant to the civil rights movement? because they paved the way for gender equality because they guaranteed voting rights for african americans because they showed the president’s dedication to equality because they provided clear pathways and policies for desegregation

i believe it was for the voting rights.

abraham lincoln, according to anyone who was connected with agriculture, represented the worst of northern politicians. shortly after lincoln was elected, south carolina seceded from the union. they along with other southern states, retained their anger. in a way, it was their own fault: the democrats were split in the south. some wanted slavery to be extended in other states that were about to join the union and some didn't want it badly enough. lincoln had a solid backing from his party: the republicans were united in not wanting slavery to be expanded.