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What was Lincoln's main goal in fighting the Civil War?
To stop the spread of slavery and to unite the nation again.
List four ways that African Americans served in the Union army and navy.
Cooks, Wagon Drivers, Hospital Aids, Soldiers.
How did the Emancipation Proclamation change the Civil War?
It changed the war into a fight for freedom, making it a fight to end slavery.
What were some of the extra risks African Americans took by serving in the Union army?
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Who was a publisher of an abolitionist newspaper?
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What does it mean to set free?
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The Emancipation Proclamation was issued after the battle of _____________.
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_______________ would not support the Confederacy after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.
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President Lincoln issued the __________________________ to free enslaved African Americans.
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The _______________________ showed its determination to win the war in its attack on Fort Wagner.
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Not all _____________________ liked the Emancipation Proclamation.
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President Lincoln thought freeing slaves would ________ the South's war effort.
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What were the effects of the Emancipation Proclamation?
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Study Notes
Lincoln's Goals and the Civil War
- Main objective of Lincoln in the Civil War was to halt the spread of slavery and restore national unity.
African American Contributions
- African Americans served in various roles within the Union army and navy:
- Cooks
- Wagon Drivers
- Hospital Aids
- Soldiers
Emancipation Proclamation
- The Emancipation Proclamation transformed the Civil War from a conflict to preserve the Union into a moral battle for freedom.
- Issued after the Battle of Antietam, marking a pivotal change in war aims.
Risks for African American Soldiers
- African Americans faced significant risks by joining the Union army:
- Potential capture by the South could lead to enslavement or execution.
- Serving under white officers, they were often at greater risk during battles and faced discrimination.
Key Figures and Terms
- Horace Greeley was a notable abolitionist and publisher of an anti-slavery newspaper.
- "Emancipate" refers to the act of freeing individuals from slavery.
International Impact
- Following the Emancipation Proclamation, Britain declined to support the Confederacy, indicating a shift in international relations concerning the war.
54th Massachusetts Infantry
- Recognized for its determination, exemplified in their notable attack on Fort Wagner.
Mixed Reactions to Emancipation
- Not all abolitionists supported the Emancipation Proclamation, highlighting divisions within the movement.
Impact on Southern War Efforts
- Lincoln believed that freeing enslaved individuals would significantly weaken the South's capacity to continue fighting.
Broader Effects of the Emancipation Proclamation
- The proclamation not only reframed the war as a fight against slavery but also undermined the South's foreign support from countries adverse to slavery, altering the dynamics of the conflict.
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Explore Abraham Lincoln's primary objectives during the Civil War, focusing on the fight against slavery and national unity. Learn about the pivotal role of African Americans in the conflict, including their contributions and the risks they faced. This quiz also highlights key figures and terms associated with the Emancipation Proclamation and its impact on the war.
