15 Questions
Which states initially declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederacy?
South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas
What was the main cause for the tensions and fighting between states during the Civil War?
Institution of slavery
Which states adopted a Confederacy sympathy but remained with the Union during the Civil War?
Maryland, Missouri, and Kentucky
What did the Emancipation Proclamation allow Black men to do?
Enlist in the Union army
What was one of the common criticisms toward the Emancipation Proclamation?
It did not abolish slavery
Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
President Abraham Lincoln
When did the Emancipation Proclamation go into effect?
January 1, 1863
Which states were included in the Emancipation Proclamation?
Only Confederate states
What were the goals of the Emancipation Proclamation?
To provide a sense of morality to the purposes of the war
What did President Lincoln recommend for the freed people in the Emancipation Proclamation?
To work for reasonable wages
Which event led to Republicans losing seats in Congress in 1863?
The public's initial reservation toward the Proclamation
When did the Emancipation Proclamation go into effect?
January 1, 1863
Who advised President Lincoln to announce the Proclamation after a Union victory?
His administration
Which states were not included in the Emancipation Proclamation?
Delaware, Missouri, Kentucky, and Maryland
What was one of the goals of the Emancipation Proclamation?
To increase the number of troops in the Union military
Test your knowledge on the Emancipation Proclamation and its significance in American history. Learn about the executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln that declared freedom for all slaves.
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