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Antietam.
It was the unexpected Northern victory that gave Lincoln the credibility to issue this Proclamation without making it sound like a desperate measure.
The battle was actually a tactical draw, not a real Northern victory, but Lincoln decided to go ahead anyway.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe Emancipation Proclamation was issued 1 January 1863. This was before the greatest Battle of the Civil War, Gettysburg, PA on July 1-4 1863. It spelled ultimate defeat of the South.
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∙ 11y agoA Union win (Antietam) which gave him the credibility to issue the Proclamation without making it look like a desperate measure.
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∙ 15y agoNo. It came after the Battle of Antietam.
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The Emancipation Proclamation was given after which battle?
Antietam, the first major battle where Lee was defeated. It allowed Lincoln to make the proclamation from a position of strength, and not as a desperate measure.
What step did linclon announce after the Battle of Antietam?
Freeing the slaves in the Confederacy.Lincoln issued the first Emancipation Proclamation shortly after the Battle of Antietam. It would take effect January 1, 1863.This did not effect any European power from formal recognition. least of all the world's most powerful empire with millions of "Native Peoples " under their control. One can call it forced labor. The British had already given the Confederacy "de facto " recognition as it had a constitution, a government and an army.
What does the final Emancipation Proclamation do that the preliminary proclamation did not do?
The prelim. proclamation was a threat to the Confederate states to end slavery in their territory if they did not stop fighting after 100 days. The final proclamation was given after the 100 days were up and ended slavery ONLY in states that were in rebellion with the Union.
Did the Battle of Antietam severely weaken the army?
Numerically, yes. In lives lost in combat, it was the costliest single day in American history. But this unexpected Northern win was a morale-booster for Lincoln, who felt it had given him enough credibility to issue his Emancipation Proclamation.
Was the emancipation proclomation signed in the Gettysburg Address?
No. The two were very different documents, and served very different purposes. The Emancipation Proclamation was an executive order, written, signed and issued by President Lincoln, and the Gettysburg Address was a speech, written and given by President Lincoln in order to dedicate a national cemetery to the men that died during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Where was the emancipation proclamation was given?
The Emancipation Proclamation. an Address Delivered In Boston In September, 1862 The Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, vol. 11
What step did linclon announce after the Battle of Antietam?
Freeing the slaves in the Confederacy.Lincoln issued the first Emancipation Proclamation shortly after the Battle of Antietam. It would take effect January 1, 1863.This did not effect any European power from formal recognition. least of all the world's most powerful empire with millions of "Native Peoples " under their control. One can call it forced labor. The British had already given the Confederacy "de facto " recognition as it had a constitution, a government and an army.
The Emancipation Proclamation was given after which battle?
Antietam, the first major battle where Lee was defeated. It allowed Lincoln to make the proclamation from a position of strength, and not as a desperate measure.
Who or what gave freedom to slaves?
The Emancipation Proclamation given by Abraham Lincoln freed slaves who lived in states that were not controlled by the Union.
What does the final Emancipation Proclamation do that the preliminary proclamation did not do?
The prelim. proclamation was a threat to the Confederate states to end slavery in their territory if they did not stop fighting after 100 days. The final proclamation was given after the 100 days were up and ended slavery ONLY in states that were in rebellion with the Union.
Did the Battle of Antietam severely weaken the army?
Numerically, yes. In lives lost in combat, it was the costliest single day in American history. But this unexpected Northern win was a morale-booster for Lincoln, who felt it had given him enough credibility to issue his Emancipation Proclamation.
Was the emancipation proclomation signed in the Gettysburg Address?
No. The two were very different documents, and served very different purposes. The Emancipation Proclamation was an executive order, written, signed and issued by President Lincoln, and the Gettysburg Address was a speech, written and given by President Lincoln in order to dedicate a national cemetery to the men that died during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Why were slaves not able to fight in the civil war before the emancipation proclamation?
Because Lincoln had not given permission for the troops to free Southern slaves. It was after the Proclamation that the black refugees followed the Northern armies and asked to be allowed to join them. They were accepted initially as lowly camp-labourers, not soldiers. Later, they were formed into black regiments.
What is an important fact on the battle of Antietam?
The Battle of Antietam was fought in 1863. This was one of the two battles fought on Union soil. Lee was close to Washington DC, and he was given the 'OK' to try to capture the Union capitol. this did not work out as planned.After the bloody battle, Lincoln had enough. He decided to finally take a stand on slavery. Because of this battle, the Emancipation Proclamation was issued to free the slaves on the Confederate side.To find out more on what the Proclamation stated, go to the search engine and ask!Hopefully this will help those who ask about the Civil War.
What is the importance of the Battle of Antietam?
The Battle of Antietam was fought in 1863. This was one of the two battles fought on Union soil. Lee was close to Washington DC, and he was given the 'OK' to try to capture the Union capitol. this did not work out as planned.After the bloody battle, Lincoln had enough. He decided to finally take a stand on slavery. Because of this battle, the Emancipation Proclamation was issued to free the slaves on the Confederate side.To find out more on what the Proclamation stated, go to the search engine and ask!Hopefully this will help those who ask about the Civil War.
What would have happened if Lincoln hadn't issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
By the time it was issued, most notherners had lost the will to fight. If it had not been issued, the north would have just pretty much given up. The proclamation gave a reason to fight.
Why is emancipation proclamation important today?
it is the reason that things are the way they are today. it contributed to the ending of slavery. it was also the most famous speech given by president Abraham Lincoln.
