0
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoAbraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation only declared freedom to slaves in the Confederacy. Since the CSA didn't acknowledge Lincoln's authority, it disregarded the Proclamation. Slave holding states still in the Union were exempt from freeing their slaves, because Lincoln feared it would push them to secede.
The Emancipation Proclamation was not set to go into effect for 90 days after its proclamation. After that it went into effect in the areas conquered by Union forces.
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoThe Emancipation Proclamation said that slaves in Confederate controlled regions were free, but it didn't really have the power to set slaves free in those areas since they were still under Confederate control.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Did the emancipation proclamation apply to the entire US?
No. It only freed slaves in the rebellious states. Slaves in states that remained in the Union were not freed by the Emancipation Proclamation, and slaves in states in the Confederacy were technically freed, but since the Union didn't control most of that territory, only a relatively few slaves were actually freed immediately. (Mostly, those that had been captured by Union troops and were being held as "enemy contraband".)
How did people feel about the Emancipation Proclamation?
During the Civil War, when President Lincoln made his Emancipation Proclamation, reactions varied greatly. Critics and enemies in the South scorned the move and even ridiculed it, although most of the slaves (quietly) celebrated it. Some Northerners disagreed with it out of fear that it would lengthen the war unnecessarily. Most Northerners, however, rejoiced with the hope that, at last, freedom was going to become reality for all Americans.BTW, the Emancipation Proclamation explicitly freed no slaves at all in the few slave states still loyal to the Union (to prevent having them rebel too). It only proclaimed the slaves free in those states then in rebellion against the Union (where the Union had absolutely no power to enforce it). So the Emancipation Proclamation actually freed no slaves at all anywhere. The primary purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation was not to free slaves at all or even for US consumption, but as an instrument of international propaganda (particularly on the British who had banned slavery throughout the British Empire several years before, to cease support for the Confederacy and support only the Union) and it worked in that purpose.
Who did the emancipation proclamation promise to free?
Lincoln did not "proclaim" the freedom of all slaves in America; only the slaves in the Confederacy. The theory was to attempt to cripple the South economically if the slaves were to revolt. Obviously, he didn't actually have any power over the Confederacy, so the speech was purely symbolical, and was intended to boost morale among Union troops. And yes, there were still slaves within the Union. Some of the border states still practiced slavery.
How many slaves were free by emancipation proclamation?
The Proclamation freed all slaves in states that were rebelling against the United States- that is, the South. It basically ordered the Union Army to free any slaves they found while in the South. It also allowed freed slaves to join the Union Army.It was mainly a political manuever, since it wasn't easy to actually enforce at first- the South was mostly winning the war at that point (Lincoln waited until the Union won a major battle- Antietam- so that it didn't seem like he was doing it out of desperation). By making the proclamation, Lincoln changed the main goal of the war effort from just keeping the United States together as one country to keeping the United States together as one country AND ending slavery.The main reason why this was important is because powerful countries in Europe, especially Britain and France, were considering helping the Confederacy. Neither Britain nor France really liked having a powerful United States around, and letting the country split up would severely weaken it. However, both Britain and France had already outlawed slavery and would not support a country that allowed it. Lincoln's Proclamation made it clear to the world that if you supported the Confederacy, you also supported slavery.Without French or British support, the Confederacy didn't have much hope for survival, but was still able to survive for another two years.
Did freed African Americans own slaves in the 1800s?
Well, your mom had quite a few slaves back in the day
How many slaves were freed after the emancipation proclamation speech was made?
Very few; only slaves in those states that had seceded from the union.
Did the emancipation proclamation immediately free all the slaves?
No the emancipation proclamation did not free all slaves immediately. instead it freed very few people because the emancipation proclamation did not apply to slaves in the border states who were fighting for the union states. it also did not act upon the slaves in the south that were already under union control.
Did the emancipation proclamation apply to the entire US?
No. It only freed slaves in the rebellious states. Slaves in states that remained in the Union were not freed by the Emancipation Proclamation, and slaves in states in the Confederacy were technically freed, but since the Union didn't control most of that territory, only a relatively few slaves were actually freed immediately. (Mostly, those that had been captured by Union troops and were being held as "enemy contraband".)
What gave African American full citizenship?
The Emancipation Proclamation freed all slaves, but since US was separated at the time it was not recognized by southerners. Therefore few slaves were actually freed. After the Civil War however, the 13th amendment was issued and that is what gave them citizenship.
Slavery in America 1860?
Slavery officially ended in 1865, but many slaves weren't actually freed until at least a few months afterward. Hence June teenth, though the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in January I believe.
How did people feel about the Emancipation Proclamation?
During the Civil War, when President Lincoln made his Emancipation Proclamation, reactions varied greatly. Critics and enemies in the South scorned the move and even ridiculed it, although most of the slaves (quietly) celebrated it. Some Northerners disagreed with it out of fear that it would lengthen the war unnecessarily. Most Northerners, however, rejoiced with the hope that, at last, freedom was going to become reality for all Americans.BTW, the Emancipation Proclamation explicitly freed no slaves at all in the few slave states still loyal to the Union (to prevent having them rebel too). It only proclaimed the slaves free in those states then in rebellion against the Union (where the Union had absolutely no power to enforce it). So the Emancipation Proclamation actually freed no slaves at all anywhere. The primary purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation was not to free slaves at all or even for US consumption, but as an instrument of international propaganda (particularly on the British who had banned slavery throughout the British Empire several years before, to cease support for the Confederacy and support only the Union) and it worked in that purpose.
Is it considered odd that Lincoln was called The Great Emancpator?
Though Lincoln was, in fact, the creator of the Emancipation Proclamation, the proclamation itself, effectively, freed exactly zero slaves. You see, the proclamation specifically exempted a few States, and several Counties within other States, from the requirement to free their slaves. These States and Counties were, by no coincidence, back under control of the United States at the time of the proclamation (or like Maryland and Kentucky, had never seceeded but kept slavery legal). So those States and Counties did not have to free their slaves. As for the States and Counties that were not exempted, they were all still in rebellion against the US government, and therefore had no obligation to obey the proclamation. And so those States and Counties did not have to free their slaves either, at least not until they were taken over by the US Army. But it was the conquering of those areas that freed the slaves, not the Emancipation Proclamation. But the proclamation still had no effect on the States and Counties that were originally exempted. Those slaves were not freed until the Thirteenth Amendment was ratified, December 6, 1865, nearly eight months after Lincoln died.
What did president Lincoln sign in 1862?
Actually, Lincoln signed several pieces of legislation in 1862. But I suspect you are referring to the Emancipation Proclamation, issued in a preliminary form in Sept. 1862, and in its final form (to take effect) on January 1, 1863.To clarify a few points about the Emancipation Proclamationa) It was a direct Presidential act, based on his warpowers as Commander-in-chief. Though the President had no Constitutional authority to free slaves in the states of the Union, he did have broad powers to do whatever was necessary to fight a war, including against states in rebellion. In this case, the proclamation would help to deprive those fighting the government of the slave-labor that helped support their war effort.b) Though the proclamation did not of itself free slaves, it ordered the Union army to assist in the freeing of slaves, and not to return any slave from the Confederacy to his master. Thus, as the Union army took control of new Southern territories, if freed & sheltered the slaves there.c) The Proclamation also authorized the recruitment of these newly freed slaves into the Union military, augmenting their manpower. In fact, by war's end nearly 200, 000 freed slaves had fought for the Union as a result of this provision.
How did Abraham Lincoln change America?
After Abraham Lincoln became president. He wrote the Emancipation Proclamation, stating that "if you are a slave, you should be free". Stating that in the Proclamation, he was really trying to get people to join the union. He told the people in the south that if they were to join they can keep their slaves. If not their slaves will be freed. As you probably know that when Lincoln was running for president he was running because he was trying to end slavery. After being elected he had owned a few slaves himself.
Who did the emancipation proclamation promise to free?
Lincoln did not "proclaim" the freedom of all slaves in America; only the slaves in the Confederacy. The theory was to attempt to cripple the South economically if the slaves were to revolt. Obviously, he didn't actually have any power over the Confederacy, so the speech was purely symbolical, and was intended to boost morale among Union troops. And yes, there were still slaves within the Union. Some of the border states still practiced slavery.
How was slavery settled?
Slavery was abolished in various ways around the world, including through legislation, international treaties, and social movements. Different countries had different approaches to ending slavery, such as the American Civil War leading to the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery in the United States, or the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 which abolished slavery in the British Empire.
How many slaves were free by emancipation proclamation?
The Proclamation freed all slaves in states that were rebelling against the United States- that is, the South. It basically ordered the Union Army to free any slaves they found while in the South. It also allowed freed slaves to join the Union Army.It was mainly a political manuever, since it wasn't easy to actually enforce at first- the South was mostly winning the war at that point (Lincoln waited until the Union won a major battle- Antietam- so that it didn't seem like he was doing it out of desperation). By making the proclamation, Lincoln changed the main goal of the war effort from just keeping the United States together as one country to keeping the United States together as one country AND ending slavery.The main reason why this was important is because powerful countries in Europe, especially Britain and France, were considering helping the Confederacy. Neither Britain nor France really liked having a powerful United States around, and letting the country split up would severely weaken it. However, both Britain and France had already outlawed slavery and would not support a country that allowed it. Lincoln's Proclamation made it clear to the world that if you supported the Confederacy, you also supported slavery.Without French or British support, the Confederacy didn't have much hope for survival, but was still able to survive for another two years.
