Emancipation Proclamation Flashcards

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The Emancipation Proclamation was a historic document issued by President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. It declared that all enslaved people in Confederate states were to be set free, marking a significant turning point in the fight against slavery in the United States.

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  • The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863 during the American Civil War.
  • This executive order declared that all enslaved people in Confederate states were to be set free.
  • The Emancipation Proclamation did not immediately free all enslaved people in the United States, as it only applied to states that were in rebellion against the Union.
  • The Emancipation Proclamation played a significant role in changing the focus of the Civil War from preserving the Union to ending slavery.
  • The Emancipation Proclamation paved the way for the eventual passage of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which formally abolished slavery in all states.

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What Was The Emancipation Proclamation?A Law That Freed Slaves In Confederate States During The Civil War.
When Was The Emancipation Proclamation Issued?January 1, 1863.
Who Issued The Emancipation Proclamation?Abraham Lincoln
What Was The Purpose Of The Emancipation Proclamation?To Free Enslaved People In Confederate States.
Did The Emancipation Proclamation Immediately Free All Slaves In The United States?No, It Did Not.
How Did The Emancipation Proclamation Impact The Civil War?The Emancipation Proclamation Helped To Shift The Focus Of The Civil War To Ending Slavery As A Goal.
Were All Slaves Freed By The Emancipation Proclamation?No, Not All Slaves Were Freed By The Emancipation Proclamation.
What Were The Limitations Of The Emancipation Proclamation?It Only Freed Slaves In Confederate States, Not In Union States.
How Did The Emancipation Proclamation Change The Course Of The Civil War?It Made Ending Slavery A Goal Of The War And Allowed African Americans To Join The Union Army.
Was The Emancipation Proclamation Initially Well-received In The North?Yes, Some People In The North Were Happy About It, But Others Were Not.
How Did The Emancipation Proclamation Impact International Opinion Of The Civil War?The Emancipation Proclamation Made Other Countries See The Civil War As A Fight To End Slavery.
What Were The Reactions Of Confederate States To The Emancipation Proclamation?Confederate States Ignored The Emancipation Proclamation And Continued To Support Slavery.
How Did The Emancipation Proclamation Affect The Economy Of The South?It Hurt The South's Economy By Freeing Enslaved Workers.
Did The Emancipation Proclamation Lead To The Recruitment Of African American Soldiers In The Union Army?Yes, It Did.
What Were The Political Implications Of The Emancipation Proclamation?It Changed The Civil War From A Fight To Preserve The Union To A Fight To End Slavery.
How Did The Emancipation Proclamation Lay The Groundwork For The End Of Slavery In The United States?It Declared All Slaves In Confederate States To Be Free, Setting The Stage For The Eventual Abolition Of Slavery In The Us.
What Were The Immediate Effects Of The Emancipation Proclamation On The Institution Of Slavery?It Freed Enslaved People In Confederate States.
How Did The Emancipation Proclamation Impact The Relationship Between The Union And Confederate States?It Made The Confederate States Angry And The Union States Happy.
How Has The Emancipation Proclamation Been Remembered And Commemorated In American History?It Is Remembered As The Document That Freed Slaves In The Confederate States During The Civil War.
What Lasting Impact Has The Emancipation Proclamation Had On The United States?The Emancipation Proclamation Helped To End Slavery In The United States.
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