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What were all the reasons for Lincoln to make the Emancipation Proclamation when he did?

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The Emancipation Proclamation gave the Union soldiers a new purpose to fight for, the eradication of slavery. Though only a small percent of slaves were immediately freed, this proclamation provided new motivation
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