The Civil War Part 2: Crash Course US History #21

Did Abraham Lincoln free the slaves?

• Yes

• No

• Its complicated

The Emancipation Proclamation freed

• slaves in Confederate territory.

• slaves in the Union.

• all slaves in North America.

• slaves in Mexico

How did most slaves free themselves?

• Running away to the Union Army becoming contraband.

• Running away using the Underground Railroad.

• Running away to Mexico.

• Fighting for their freedom.

One of the reasons Lincoln may have issued the Emancipation Proclamation is

• the fugitive slave laws were still technically on the books in the U.S. and technically if Union Generals didn't give Slaves back they would be breaking Federal Law.

• slavery was extremely profitable in the areas held by the Union Army.

• Lincoln felt that all men were created equal and deserved their freedom.

• Lincoln needed additional voters for the upcoming election.

What are two, reasons outlined by this episode of Crash Course, that Lincoln does deserve credit for freeing the slaves?

• Lincoln pushed for the 13th Amendment

• Lincoln continued the war until its conclusion.

• Lincoln had consistent views on African Slaves and their equality throughout his life.

• Lincoln made concessions with the South repetitively.

What technological innovation during the Civil War shifted the way war was fought?

• Riffle technology.

• Cavalry innovations.

• Reconnaissance advances.

• Advances in explosives.

What relatively new technology allowed Americans to see the horrors of more than ever before?

• Photograph

• Telegram

• The Postal Service

• Cheap Newspapers