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EMANCIPATION

MANCIPATION
PROCLAMATION
Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. This
executive order declared a aves in rebelling states to be free This event
expanded the goal of the war from saving the Union to freeing the seves
As a result of the Proclamation many escaped slaves, fomer slaves, and
freemen joined the Union amy
QUESTIONS
1) Why was the Emancipation Proclamation significant?
2) What was the rest of the Emancipation Proclamation?​

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Answer:

THE EMANCIPATION PROCLIMATION:

Question 1)

A: The Emancipation Proclamation led the way to total abolition of slavery in the United States.

B: Emancipation Proclamation, the aim of the war changed to include the freeing of slaves in addition to preserving the Union.

Question 2)

A: The proclamation declared "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and hence forward shall be free." meaning slavery has ended...

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