#4 Emancipation Proclamation

What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by Lincoln?

To free slaves in Confederate states.

When did the Emancipation Proclamation take effect?

January 1, 1863.

What was Lincoln's concern regarding the Border States in relation to the Emancipation Proclamation?

He feared they would secede if he ended slavery.

What did the Emancipation Proclamation signify about the Union's war aims?

The war was now about abolition, not just reunion.

How many black troops enlisted in the Union army?

Approximately 200,000.

What financial disparity existed between black and white Union soldiers' pay?

Black troops received $7 per month while white troops received $13.

What constitutional amendment ultimately abolished slavery in the United States?

The 13th Amendment.

What was one notable effect of the Emancipation Proclamation on foreign relations?

It kept Great Britain and France from siding with the South.

What did Lincoln hope to achieve by issuing the Emancipation Proclamation?

To weaken the Confederacy and strengthen the Union's moral cause.

What was a common reaction among abolitionists towards the Emancipation Proclamation?

They considered it a good start but felt it did not go far enough.

What was the reaction of abolitionists to the Emancipation Proclamation?

Abolitionists considered it a good start but felt it did not go far enough.

How did Northern Democrats react to the Emancipation Proclamation?

Many Northern Democrats were critical and viewed it as an overreach of presidential power.

What was the reaction of enslaved people to the Emancipation Proclamation?

Enslaved people in Confederate states celebrated it as a step towards their freedom.

How did Southern leaders respond to the Emancipation Proclamation?

Southern leaders denounced it as a way for the North to control and undermine the Confederacy.

What was the reaction of the general public in the North towards the Emancipation Proclamation?

Reactions were mixed; some supported it morally while others were concerned about its impact on the war effort.

How did foreign nations react to the Emancipation Proclamation?

It kept Great Britain and France from siding with the South, as they were opposed to slavery.