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The Emancipation Proclamation. Confederate Flag (1861) - ^. Union Flag (1861) - ^. Sarah West 1A. The United States Flag (present) - ^. Definition of Emancipation. the act of freeing or state of being freed; liberation. Broken chains - ^. Empty handcuffs - ^.
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The Emancipation Proclamation Confederate Flag (1861) -^ Union Flag (1861) -^ Sarah West 1A The United States Flag (present) -^
Definition of Emancipation • the act of freeing or state of being freed; liberation Broken chains -^ Empty handcuffs -^
What was the Emancipation Proclamation? • Only the states that seceded from the Union • Freedom promised depended on the Union’s military victory • Added moral force and strengthened the Union • Acceptance of black males into the Union’s army/navy Emancipation Proclamation -> Strength and added moral force -^
Who wrote the Emancipation Proclamation? • Abraham Lincoln-16th president • While the nation approached third year at war • No power to emancipate slavery in general • 1862 called the seceded to return or slaves freed “that all persons held as a slaves” within the rebellious areas “are, and henceforward shall be free.” – Lincoln Abraham Lincoln (16th President) ->
When/Where was the Emancipation Proclamation written? • January 1, 1863 • Washington D.C • Near third bloody year at war Washington D.C -> Blood shed/civil war ^- January birthstone (Garnet) -^
Why was the Emancipation Proclamation written? • Pursuit of control of rebellion • “necessary war measure” • War about slavery was first and foremost • France/Britain would not support slavery • Way of attacking the South’s economy <- Anaconda plan (the North’s plan to attack the South’s economy)
How did the Emancipation Proclamation help the Union? • Useful recruitment strategy • Changed Union’s purpose of war • Union went to war for the end of slavery <- Recruitment of African American men
How did the Emancipation Proclamation help to end slavery? • Started the end of slavery • 13th amendment followed which ended all slavery ^- Starting of freed slaves ^- The 13 Amendment
Aftermath of the Emancipation Proclamation • 200,000 African American men fought for freedom/the Union • 1865 president concerned with preserving the Union • 1865 officially abolished slavery in entire country <- African Americans in the Union army ->
Timeline of Events during the Civil War 1860-November 6~ Lincoln elected President 1861-March 4~ Lincoln inaugurated April 12~ Firing on Fort Sumter, S.C., initiated the Civil War July 21~ 1st Battle of Bull Run 1862-June-September~ 2nd Bull Run Campaign July 13~ Lincoln read initial draft of the Emancipation Proclamation to Secretaries Seward and Welles July 22~ Lincoln discussed Draft of the Emancipation Proclamation at a Cabinet Meeting. September~ Antietam Campaign September 22~ Cabinet discussion of EmancipationFirst printing of preliminary version of Emancipation Proclamation 1863-January 1~ Lincoln signed the Final Draft of the Emancipation Proclamation April-May~ Chancellorsville Campaign June-July~ Gettysburg Campaign November 19~ The Gettysburg Address 1864-April 4~ Lincoln explained his choices related to emancipation May-December~ The March Toward Richmond May 5-7~ Grant's Wilderness Campaign May 7-20~ Battle of Spotsylvania June '64-May '65~ Petersburg Campaign September 1~ Fall of Atlanta November 8~ Lincoln Re-Elected 1865-April 9~ General Lee surrendered April 14~ Lincoln assassinated. John Sellers, Library of Congress Manuscript Division History (timeline) -^
Citations • "Featured Document: The Emancipation Proclamation." National Archives and Records Administration. Web. 18 Apr. 2011. <http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured_documents/emancipation_proclamation/>. • "Emancipation Proclamation: West's Encyclopedia of American Law (Full Article) from Answers.com." Answers.com: Wiki Q&A Combined with Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Encyclopedias. Web. 18 Apr. 2011. <http://www.answers.com/topic/emancipation-proclamation>. • "Emancipation | Define Emancipation at Dictionary.com." Dictionary.com | Free Online Dictionary for English Definitions. Web. 23 Apr. 2011. <http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/emancipation>. • "Answers.com - Why Did Lincoln Issue the Emancipation Proclamation." WikiAnswers - The Q&A Wiki. Web. 23 Apr. 2011. <http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_did_Lincoln_issue_the_Emancipation_Proclamation>. • "Why Was the Emancipation Proclamation Written FAQ | AskKids.com." Ask Kids. Web. 23 Apr. 2011. <http://www.askkids.com/BlackHistoryFAQ/Why_was_the_Emancipation_Proclamation_Written.html>. • "Answers.com - How Did the Emancipation Proclamation Affect the Union and Confederate Armies." WikiAnswers - The Q&A Wiki. Web. 23 Apr. 2011. <http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_did_the_emancipation_proclamation_affect_the_union_and_confederate_armies>. • "Answers.com - How Did the Emancipation Proclamation Contribute to a Union Victory." WikiAnswers - The Q&A Wiki. Web. 23 Apr. 2011. <http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_did_the_Emancipation_Proclamation_contribute_to_a_Union_victory>. • "Answers.com - Did the Emancipation Proclamation Abolish Slavery in the North." WikiAnswers - The Q&A Wiki. Web. 23 Apr. 2011. <http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Did_the_emancipation_proclamation_abolish_slavery_in_the_North>. • John Sellers, Library of Congress Manuscript Division Historian (timeline)
