Lesson 79 of 84 · The Civil War
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was a significant executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863.
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The Emancipation Proclamation was a significant executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863. This proclamation declared that all enslaved people in Confederate-held territory were to be set free. While it did not immediately end slavery in the United States, it was a crucial step towards freedom and changed the focus of the Civil War to include the fight against slavery. This document also allowed for the enlistment of African American soldiers in the Union Army.
Key Facts
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863.
It declared the freedom of enslaved people in Confederate-held areas.
It allowed African Americans to join the Union Army.
Timeline
The Louisiana Purchase doubles the size of the U.S.
The Civil War begins
The Civil War ends; slavery is abolished
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