There were essentially two factors which motivated President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. In the first place, he did not believe that the practice of slavery was morally justifiable (Lincoln was, of course, correct in that belief). Secondly, a civil war was in progress and it was very useful from a military point of view to be able to recruit former slaves into the Union Army, and by promising to end slavery, Lincoln gave the former slaves an excellent reason to support the Union.
In the Emancipation Proclamation, President Abraham Lincoln asks for the favor of "the Almighty" as he calls upon divine support in the pursuit of freedom for enslaved people. He emphasizes a moral and righteous cause, seeking guidance and strength from a higher power to assist in the struggle against slavery during the Civil War. Lincoln's appeal reflects his belief that the fight for emancipation is not only a political necessity but also a moral imperative.
He had to wait till there was a Northern victory, or it would look like a desperate measure.
Abraham Lincoln.
Lincoln made the argument that the Emancipation Proclamation was a military necessity. Lincoln believed the proclamation would weaken the South.
When Lincoln was president, the Emancipation Proclamation was to free all of the slaves in the Confederacy. :)
Antietam (Sharpsburg) in September 1862.
In the Emancipation Proclamation, President Abraham Lincoln asks for the favor of "the Almighty" as he calls upon divine support in the pursuit of freedom for enslaved people. He emphasizes a moral and righteous cause, seeking guidance and strength from a higher power to assist in the struggle against slavery during the Civil War. Lincoln's appeal reflects his belief that the fight for emancipation is not only a political necessity but also a moral imperative.
Emancipation from slavery.
Lincoln. But they were freed by Union troops during their Southern campaigns, not by the Proclamation, which was mainly a tatcic to shame the British out of helping the cause of slavery.
On January 1, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
With the Emancipation Proclamation, the Union seized and held the high moral ground for the rest of the war.
He had to wait till there was a Northern victory, or it would look like a desperate measure.
Abraham Lincoln.
Lincoln made the argument that the Emancipation Proclamation was a military necessity. Lincoln believed the proclamation would weaken the South.
When Lincoln was president, the Emancipation Proclamation was to free all of the slaves in the Confederacy. :)
President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln