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The south wasn't part of the US at that time, so to all the areas where it pertained, there were no slaves.
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∙ 13y agoBecause the North had been losing all the battles with Lee in Virginia, and it would have looked like a desperate measure to announce a change in the war-aims.
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∙ 13y agoIt only banned slavery in cities in which Lincon controled so the south still had slaves legally. It was also found to have many loopholes
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∙ 12y agoIt would give the states a little time to decide if they wanted to quit the Confederacy, and thus be allowed to continue practising slavery for the time being.
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∙ 8y agoIt freed slaves ONLY in areas that- at that time- were in rebellion against the US. If those areas were in rebellion, they would ignore pronouncements from the US government.
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Did the US Congress issue the Emancipation Proclamation?
No. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Which came first the emancipation proclamation or the Gettysburg address?
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued during the Civil War; Reconstruction was the period following the war.
What was the year emancipation proclamation?
President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation 1 January 1863
What were the terms for the Emancipation Proclamation?
it issued the freedom of millions of slaves
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued after what battle?
Antietam (Sharpsburg)
Where was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?
Gettysburg
Did the US Congress issue the Emancipation Proclamation?
No. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
When did Lincoln isssue the Emancipation Proclamation?
On January 1, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Who was the president during theempacation proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Which president issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln.
Which came first the emancipation proclamation or the Gettysburg address?
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued during the Civil War; Reconstruction was the period following the war.
When was the emmansipation proclamation issued?
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued twice. First one was in September 1862 and again in January 1863.
What was the year emancipation proclamation?
President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation 1 January 1863
What were the terms for the Emancipation Proclamation?
it issued the freedom of millions of slaves
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued after what battle?
Antietam (Sharpsburg)
What happened on january1 1863?
Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation
Who After this northern victory Lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation?
Antietam
