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The Emancipation Proclamation was not a battle but is considered as one of the most important events why?

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The Emancipation Proclamation led the way to total abolition of slavery in the United States. With the Emancipation Proclamation, the aim of the war changed to include the freeing of slaves in addition to preserving the Union.

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