Purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation

Very Easy Period 5: 1844–1877 Emancipation Proclamation

During the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. This significant order declared the freedom of all enslaved people in the Confederate states. Understanding the impact and implications of this document is key in evaluating the shifting goals of the war. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

To officially end the Civil War.

To free enslaved people in the Confederate states.

To provide land to freed slaves.

To establish a military alliance with Britain.

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