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Emancipation Proclamation

Authored by Emerald Williams

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11th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Emancipation Proclamation?

A document that declared the end of the Civil War

A law that abolished slavery in the United States

A speech given by Abraham Lincoln

A treaty signed between the Union and the Confederacy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was pushing for Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation?

Abolitionists

Confederate leaders

British politicians

Northern Democrats

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Lincoln believe he had the power to issue the Emancipation Proclamation?

The Constitution granted him the authority

He was the commander-in-chief of the military

He had the support of the cabinet

The public demanded it

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did Lincoln announce his plan to issue the Emancipation Proclamation?

After the Battle of Antietam

Before the Battle of Antietam

During the Battle of Antietam

After the midterm elections

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction to the Emancipation Proclamation?

Support and celebration

Indifference and apathy

Anger and opposition

Confusion and disbelief

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did some people fear would happen as a result of the Emancipation Proclamation?

The war would end too quickly

The South would surrender

The North would lose support

The war would be prolonged

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Lincoln say about signing the Emancipation Proclamation?

He hesitated before signing

He signed with a shaking hand

He signed with a bold and clear hand

He asked someone else to sign for him

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