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The outcome of the battle of Antietam motivated Lincoln to release the Emancipation proclamation.

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After which battle did Lincoln announce the Emancipation Proclamation following the Union victory?

Lincoln announced the Emancipation Proclamation after the Union victory at the Battle of Antietam.


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What did Lincoln want before announcing Emancipation Proclamation?

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After what battle did Lincoln issue the emancipation proclomation?

While it wasn't immediately following, the Battle of Antietam and the Union victory there gave President Lincoln the push to issue the proclamation. The Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863.


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What battle did Abraham Lincoln Release the emancipation proclamation after the union victory at the battle of?

Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation following the Union victory at the Battle of Antietam, which took place on September 17, 1862. This battle was significant as it marked the first major Union victory in the Civil War and provided Lincoln the opportunity to announce the proclamation, which declared the freedom of slaves in Confederate-held territory. The proclamation aimed to weaken the Confederacy and bolster the Union's moral cause.


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What was the signficance of the Battle of Antietam?

When it was won by the Union, Lincoln used the victory to promote his idea of stopping slavery.


Which battle was Lincoln waiting for before he published the emancipation?

He was simplywaiting for a Union victory. It happened at Antietam (Sharpsburg).