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Why was Lincoln being advised to free the slaves?
This would prevent the recognition of the Confederacy by England.
What did Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation state?
Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation stated that slavery would officially end.
Select the reasons that explain why Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. (Select all that apply)
Select the FOUR statements that were true of the Emancipation Proclamation. (Select all that apply)
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Select the THREE results of the Civil War. (Select all that apply)
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In September 1862, a few days after the Battle of Antietam, Lincoln announced his Emancipation Proclamation.
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Lincoln warned the South that all slaves in the states still in rebellion against the United States after January 1, 1863, would be forever free.
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Study Notes
Emancipation Proclamation Overview
- Lincoln was advised to free slaves to prevent England from recognizing the Confederacy.
- The Emancipation Proclamation declared an official end to slavery and led to the Thirteenth Amendment, transforming the war's purpose to freeing slaves.
Significance of the Emancipation Proclamation
- It elevated the Civil War's significance, marking it as a fight for freedom rather than solely for the preservation of the Union.
- Non-slave countries, particularly England, were influenced by the proclamation, eliminating any potential support for the Confederacy.
Reasons Lincoln Issued the Proclamation
- Aimed to shorten the Civil War.
- Sought to gain support from non-slave nations for the Union cause.
- Intended to strengthen the overall position of the Union.
Key Characteristics of the Emancipation Proclamation
- Freed very few slaves immediately as it applied only to states in rebellion.
- Did not free slaves in territories already occupied by Union forces.
- Successfully ended the potential for English recognition of the Confederacy and altered the war's significance.
Outcomes of the Civil War
- Ended slavery in the United States.
- Fostered deep-seated hatred and bitterness between the North and South.
- Established that states could not unilaterally secede from the Union.
Timeline and Announcements
- Lincoln announced the Emancipation Proclamation in September 1862, shortly after the Battle of Antietam.
- The proclamation warned the South that all enslaved individuals in rebelling states would be free as of January 1, 1863.
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This quiz explores the Emancipation Proclamation and its impact on the Civil War. Learn about why Abraham Lincoln issued it, its significance in altering the war's purpose, and its immediate effects on slavery. Test your understanding of this pivotal moment in American history.
