The Emancipation Proclamation

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The Emancipation Proclamation (1863) declared enslaved people in Confederate states free. It changed the purpose of the Civil War and was a step toward full abolition.

Key facts

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1The Bill of Rights protects freedoms.
2Human rights belong to everyone.
3Rights come with responsibilities.

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What does the Bill of Rights protect?

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What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

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