Question

How did the Emancipation Proclamation change the purposes of the war?

Answer 1

The war became about civil liberties and the constitutional right that all men were created equal. The emancipation proclamation brought together groups from both sides (for slavery and against) who then clashed together. It caused people to view the war as something other than just political and economic gain and focused on live and liberty itself.

Answer 2

Answer: The Emancipation Proclamation changed the meaning and purpose of the Civil War. The war was no longer just about preserving the Union— it was also about freeing the slaves. Foreign powers such as Britain and France lost their enthusiasm for supporting the CONFEDERACY.