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Lesson 26 of 84 ยท Bill Of Rights

The Emancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation Proclamation (1863) declared enslaved people in Confederate states free. It changed the purpose of the Civil War and was a step toward full abolition.

Key Facts

1

The Bill of Rights protects freedoms.

2

Human rights belong to everyone.

3

Rights come with responsibilities.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What does the Bill of Rights protect?