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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.


What step did Lincoln announce after the Battle of Antietam and what did this force foreign countries to do?

After the Battle of Antietam, Lincoln announced the Emancipation Proclamation. This discouraged foreign governments from recognizing the Confederacy, because Lincoln had, with the proclamation, made the confederacy the poster child of slavery, and the people of the foreign countries that were considering recognizing the confederacy didn't want to be associated with the pro-slavery side of anything.


What did Lincoln do after the Battle of Gettysburg?

On April 15, 1861 President Lincoln declared a "state of insurrection." The US Civil War, like the Vietnam War was not a declared war. After his declaration he set out a call-up for men to man his armies.


What was a crucial Civil War battle?

The Battle of Antietam was an important Civil War battle. Even though it was tactically inconclusive, it was enough of a victory to give President Abraham Lincoln the confidence to announce the Emancipation Proclamation, which discouraged the British and French governments from recognizing the Confederacy.


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.

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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.


Which battle made Abraham Lincoln say that he would end slavery in south if the war continued?

Antietam


What step did Lincoln announce after the Battle of Antietam and what did this force foreign countries to do?

After the Battle of Antietam, Lincoln announced the Emancipation Proclamation. This discouraged foreign governments from recognizing the Confederacy, because Lincoln had, with the proclamation, made the confederacy the poster child of slavery, and the people of the foreign countries that were considering recognizing the confederacy didn't want to be associated with the pro-slavery side of anything.


What were the effects to the battle of the Antietam?

Even though the battle was a tactical stalemate, Lee was forced to retreat, giving the North a strategic victory, allowing Lincoln to announce his Emancipation Proclamation.


Which came first President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation or The Battle of Antietam was fought in Maryland?

The Battle of Antietam was fought in Maryland on September 17, 1862, while President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation later, on January 1, 1863. The battle was a significant turning point in the Civil War and provided Lincoln with the opportunity to announce the proclamation. Thus, the Battle of Antietam came first.


What did Lincoln do after the Battle of Gettysburg?

On April 15, 1861 President Lincoln declared a "state of insurrection." The US Civil War, like the Vietnam War was not a declared war. After his declaration he set out a call-up for men to man his armies.


What was a crucial Civil War battle?

The Battle of Antietam was an important Civil War battle. Even though it was tactically inconclusive, it was enough of a victory to give President Abraham Lincoln the confidence to announce the Emancipation Proclamation, which discouraged the British and French governments from recognizing the Confederacy.


What plan did Lincoln announce in December 1863?

the ten percent plan


Where did Abraham Lincoln announce his candidacy for president?

From his home in Springfield, Illinois


On what date did Lincoln first announce his candidacy for state legislator?

1859


What date did Lincoln first announce his candidacy for state Legislator?

1859


Why was the the Battle of Antietam important?

As the first major Union victory in the East, Antietam allowed Lincoln to announce the Emancipation Proclamation. It also dissuaded foreign powers, particularly England and France from recognizing the Confederacy diplomatically.