How did Americans’ fears shape their opinions, attitudes, debates, and, ultimately, their actions? Did these change over time in response to political, economic, and other factors?

Americans fears shape the whole wide world

Explanation:

oh yes they did

besides the fact that abraham lincoln abolished slavery, and greatly benefit black people, he had a heavy impact of the definition of what democracy was, and should be.

protected civil liberties and outlawed slavery in the new territories.