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Emancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation Proclamation was an executive order from President Abraham Lincoln in 1862 declaring all slaves in the confederate states free.

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What did the emancipation proclamation mean for the south?

Legally, for slave-owners, nothing.

Tactically, for the Confederate government, the end of any hopes of getting diplomatic recognition and military aid from Britain and France.

What are the disadvantages of the emancipation proclamation?

During the American Civil War, the disadvantages of the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1863 were various. As just one example, it galvanized the passions of many Southerners, inspiring them to sacrifice even more greatly in the fight to preserve their way of life. As another example, it aroused the protest and even, in cases, the wrath of Northerners whose prejudice or focus (or both) led them to disparage the plight of the slaves. As yet another, it caused political criticism from some of Lincoln's fellow Northerners (some of whom were themselves in favor of emancipation) on the basis of such a proclamation being without any constitutional grounding.

How did southerners act to the emancipation proclamation?

The southerners reacted to the Emancipation Proclamation by starting attacks and being full of rage, because if their slaves escaped the Northerners could set them free because if the Union set them free then the slaves had to join the army or navy on the Union (North) side.

If you were served a TRO how will you be affected if you don't show up for court?

The restraining order will go into effect as stated on the form. It looks much better if you show up in court. Judges take it as if you agree/don't care otherwise. Ask my ex-husband!!

What is Abraham Lincolns full name?

Abraham Lincoln did not have a middle name-- Abraham Lincoln was his full name.

In what way was the Emancipation Proclamation a part of Lincoln's military strategy?

Many people argue that in addition to being a human rights issue, the Emancipation Proclamation was also part of Lincoln's military strategy. Freeing the slaves would not only cause less chance of riot and rebellion on their part, but also provide more able bodies for his own army needs.

What are the emancipation requirements in Michigan?

STATUS OF MINORS AND CHILD SUPPORT (EXCERPT)
Act 293 of 1968

722.4c . . . . (2) The court shall issue an emancipation order if it determines that emancipation is in the best interest of the minor and the minor establishes all of the following: (a) That the minor's parent or guardian does not object to the petition; or if a parent or guardian objects to the petition, that the objecting parent or guardian is not providing the minor with support. (b) That the minor is at least 16 years of age. (c) That the minor is a resident of the state. (d) That the minor has demonstrated the ability to manage his or her financial affairs, including proof of employment or other means of support. “Other means of support” does not include general assistance or aid to families with dependent children administered under the social welfare act, Act No. 280 of the Public Acts of 1939, being sections 400.1 to 400.121 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. (e) That the minor has the ability to manage his or her personal and social affairs, including, but not limited to, proof of housing. (f) That the minor understands his or her rights and responsibilities under this act as an emancipated minor. It releaves your parents of all responsibility for you. It gives you the legal right to contract and to be held accountable as an adult for your actions and liabilities. Given the time it can take to process the request, you'll probably be 18 by the time it gets through the process.

Was the proclamation effective?

the emancipation proclamation was not very effective, but inspired many Americans of that time to become abolitionists

What do you think was the most important effect of the emancipation proclamation?

The most important effect of the emancipation proclamation was keeping the British and the French from aiding the Confederates, which was a major headache for Lincoln in Summer 1862.

What where 2 limitations of the emancipation proclamation?

There were more than two limitations concerning President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.One clear cut limit was the fact that slavery in the Border states were not effected by the Proclamation. Also, the Proclamation could not be enforced in the Confederate states.

What best defines the emancipation proclamation?

A watime tactic, dressed up as a human rights document, aimed at re-defining the war as an official crusade against slavery, so that free nations abroad could not aid the Confederates without looking pro-slavery themselves.

WHO ISSUED THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION AND WHEN?

The President of the United States, Abrahma Lincoln on the 22nd of September 1862.

When did the Emancipation Proclamation go into effect and how many slaves did it free?

January 1, 1863. It only freed all slaves in the states that had seceded and formed the Confederacy. In all, it was about 3 million slaves.

Who wrote and what is emancipation proclamation?

The Emacipation Proclamation was written by Abraham Lincoln.

It stated that there was to be no more slavery in the Union states.

What did the Emancipation Proclamation decreed?

It proclaimed in a grandiose fashion that Southern slaves would be 'thenceforward and forever free' - just when Lincoln's government carried no authority in the Southern states.

However, it was the beginning of total war, as it gave Union troops the right to rob the enemy of his property - which included slaves. Those slaves followed the armies back to their camps, and were given jobs there. The obvious conclusion was that if the North won the war, those slaves could never be returned to their one-time owners.

Why did the emancipation proclamation prevent great Britain from helping the confederacy?

Because it turned the war into an official crusade against slavery, so that free nations abroad could no longeraid the South without lookingpro-slavery themselves.