Emancipation Proclamation
With the Union winning at Antietam Maryland, it allowed Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. It was issued on January 1st 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation allows all slaves within the rebellious states are too be freed.
Activity #1Explain How the Emancipation Proclamation Changed America.
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Activity #2Why was it issued after the battle of Antietam?
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Activity #3Look up a slave that was affected by the Emancipation Proclamation and explain his/her life.
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