The Emancipation Proclamation, a pivotal document issued by President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War, aimed to free slaves in Confederate states.
The reason for the proclamation
Union-Controlled Areas: Slaves in regions under Union control were not immediately freed due to limitations in enforcing the proclamation there.
Border States: States not in rebellion (Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland, Delaware) were exempt to retain their support for the Union cause.
Strategic Objectives: The Proclamation served as a military tactic, encouraging enslaved individuals in Confederate territories to seek refuge in Union lines, weakening the Confederate workforce.