Emancipation Proclamation History

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What was the primary goal of the Emancipation Proclamation?

To increase the number of troops for the Union military (correct)

To abolish slavery in all states

To end the Civil War immediately

To establish a new government in the Confederate states

Which of the following states were affected by the Emancipation Proclamation?

Delaware, Missouri, Kentucky, and Maryland

New Orleans, Boston, and New York

Virginia, but not New Orleans, Boston, or New York (correct)

All states in the Union

How many enslaved people were freed as a direct result of the Emancipation Proclamation?

The exact number is not provided in the text

None, as it did not directly free anyone

Approximately 20,000 (correct)

All enslaved people in the United States

Which of the following was not a goal of the Emancipation Proclamation?

Ending the Civil War immediately Signup and view all the answers

How is the Emancipation Proclamation described in the text?

As one of the greatest documents in the United States pertaining to human freedoms Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

It was one of the first steps in abolishing slavery in the United States Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Emancipation Proclamation is not supported by the text?

It abolished slavery in all states immediately Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Emancipation Proclamation play in the Union's military strategy?

It reduced the Confederacy's military power and prevented foreign intervention Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was not a successful outcome of the Emancipation Proclamation?

Ending the Civil War immediately Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

It was one of the most important documents produced in the United States Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following states was not affected by the Emancipation Proclamation?

Delaware Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation, as described in the text?

To increase the number of troops in the Union military Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was not a successful outcome of the Emancipation Proclamation, according to the text?

Abolishing slavery in the United States Signup and view all the answers

What is described as one of the greatest documents in the United States pertaining to human freedoms?

The Emancipation Proclamation Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many enslaved people were freed as a direct result of the Emancipation Proclamation?

20,000 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cities is explicitly mentioned in the text as being unaffected by the Emancipation Proclamation?

New Orleans Signup and view all the answers

What is described as one of the 'greatest' historical documents in the United States?

The Emancipation Proclamation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was not a goal of the Emancipation Proclamation?

Abolishing slavery in the United States Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Emancipation Proclamation play in the Union's military strategy, according to the text?

It helped recruit more soldiers to the Union army Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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What was the primary goal of the Emancipation Proclamation?

Which of the following states were affected by the Emancipation Proclamation?

How many enslaved people were freed as a direct result of the Emancipation Proclamation?

Which of the following was not a goal of the Emancipation Proclamation?

How is the Emancipation Proclamation described in the text?

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

Which of the following statements about the Emancipation Proclamation is not supported by the text?

What role did the Emancipation Proclamation play in the Union's military strategy?

Which of the following was not a successful outcome of the Emancipation Proclamation?

How does the text describe the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

Which of the following states was not affected by the Emancipation Proclamation?

What was the primary purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation, as described in the text?

Which of the following was not a successful outcome of the Emancipation Proclamation, according to the text?

What is described as one of the greatest documents in the United States pertaining to human freedoms?

Approximately how many enslaved people were freed as a direct result of the Emancipation Proclamation?

Which of the following cities is explicitly mentioned in the text as being unaffected by the Emancipation Proclamation?

What is described as one of the 'greatest' historical documents in the United States?

Which of the following was not a goal of the Emancipation Proclamation?

What role did the Emancipation Proclamation play in the Union's military strategy, according to the text?

How does the text describe the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

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