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The purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation was to allow blacks to fight in the Union army and to enhance the Union in cause in the eyes of the Europeans, primarily the British. To encourage African Americans to join Union armies To prevent Britain from siding with the South To encourage Northerners to keep fighting against the South

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Did the emancipation really free the slaves?

The answer is both yes and no. The Emancipation Proclamation was a strategic move by Lincoln to break the slave-driven economy by the south, enacted after the devastating draw at the Battle of "Bloody" Antietam (near Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862) The Emancipation Proclamation, dated September 22, 1862 (to take effect on January 1, 1863) would release the slaves in ONLY the thirteen Confederate states in open rebellion; slavery would still be legal in the Union "border" states of Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, and Delaware until the passage of the 13th Amendment in 1865. A full text of the Emancipation Proclamation can be found on the National Archives' website below.


The reason why the emancipation?

Emancipation day is celebrated to commemorate the release of African Americans from slavery in the US.


What political pressures influenced the emancipation proclamation?

During the American Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation was in fact motivated by factors other than political pressure. Straightforward moral concern was at work in its formulation and announcement. Military factors were also involved, as President Lincoln required a landmark achievement on the battlefield that would prepare the ground for the public announcement. Various other factors went into both the preparation of the document itself and the timing of its public release.


What four slave states were excluded from the emancipation proclamation and why?

Maryland, Delaware, Missouri, and Kentucky. Lincoln was worried that forcing them to release their slaves at this point might cause them to leave the Union and join the Confederacy.

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When did General Grant release his slaves?

emancipation proclamation


What are the release dates for Shelf Life - 2011 Emancipation Proclamation 1-110?

Shelf Life - 2011 Emancipation Proclamation 1-110 was released on: USA: 2 January 2012


What union victory motivated Lincoln?

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


What are the release dates for You Are There - 1953 The Emancipation Proclamation January 1 1863 3-33?

You Are There - 1953 The Emancipation Proclamation January 1 1863 3-33 was released on: USA: 17 April 1955


The Union victory at Antietam paved the way for what historical event?

President Lincoln waited for this victory to release the Emancipation Proclamation that freed the slaves in the Southern states (but not the Northern states).


Did the emancipation really free the slaves?

The answer is both yes and no. The Emancipation Proclamation was a strategic move by Lincoln to break the slave-driven economy by the south, enacted after the devastating draw at the Battle of "Bloody" Antietam (near Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862) The Emancipation Proclamation, dated September 22, 1862 (to take effect on January 1, 1863) would release the slaves in ONLY the thirteen Confederate states in open rebellion; slavery would still be legal in the Union "border" states of Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, and Delaware until the passage of the 13th Amendment in 1865. A full text of the Emancipation Proclamation can be found on the National Archives' website below.


Was the civilwar fought to free slaves or to preserve the union?

Since the onset of the conflict, until the end of1862 the war was fought to preserve or, better said, defeat the Rebellion and to restore the Union. Then international and national political reasons led Lincoln to release the Emancipation Proclamation, which added, though as a measure of war, a second motivation, that of free the slaves.


What are the release dates for Emancipation - 2011?

Emancipation - 2011 was released on: USA: 2011


What was the emancipation results for many blacks?

The Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 proclaimed for all states rebelling to emancipate/free slaves. This Proclamation did not however affect the slavery of the states that were loyal to the Union, though they were still eventually freed. The Confederacy did not release their slaves however upon hearing this. Though when the slaves heard, some of them fled to the Union.


The reason why the emancipation?

Emancipation day is celebrated to commemorate the release of African Americans from slavery in the US.


What political pressures influenced the emancipation proclamation?

During the American Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation was in fact motivated by factors other than political pressure. Straightforward moral concern was at work in its formulation and announcement. Military factors were also involved, as President Lincoln required a landmark achievement on the battlefield that would prepare the ground for the public announcement. Various other factors went into both the preparation of the document itself and the timing of its public release.


What four slave states were excluded from the emancipation proclamation and why?

Maryland, Delaware, Missouri, and Kentucky. Lincoln was worried that forcing them to release their slaves at this point might cause them to leave the Union and join the Confederacy.