Why was a national law against slavery needed after 1863, even though the emancipation proclamation had been issued? slavery was still widespread in the north. slavery was still widespread in the south.

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Why was a national law against slavery needed after 1863, even though the emancipation proclamation had been issued? slavery was still widespread in the north. slavery was still widespread in the south. the proclamation only applied to the confederacy. the proclamation only applied to states in the union.