Lesson 47 of 84 · The Civil War
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, was a significant step towards ending slavery in the United States.
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The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, was a significant step towards ending slavery in the United States. This executive order declared that all enslaved people in Confederate-held territory were to be set free. While it did not immediately free all enslaved individuals, it changed the focus of the Civil War to include the fight for freedom and allowed African Americans to join the Union army, making it a powerful symbol of hope and change.
Key Facts
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863.
It declared all enslaved people in Confederate territory to be free.
The proclamation allowed African Americans to join the Union army.
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1 of 2What did the Emancipation Proclamation declare?
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