Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation Quiz

When was the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln?

• March 4, 1861

• January 1, 1863

• July 4, 1776

• September 22, 1862

What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• To declare war on the Confederate States

• To abolish slavery in the United States

• To establish new trade agreements with European countries

• To expand the territory of the United States

Which of the following states were designated as in rebellion against the United States in the Emancipation Proclamation?

• New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio

• Illinois, Indiana, Iowa

• Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi

• California, Oregon, Nevada

What did President Lincoln enjoin upon the newly freed persons?

• To take up arms against the Confederate States

• To abstain from all violence, unless in necessary self-defence

• To seek refuge in neighboring countries

• To continue working as slaves for their former masters

What did President Lincoln recommend to the newly freed persons?

• To refuse to work for any wages

• To labor faithfully for reasonable wages

• To join the Confederate Army

• To demand high wages for their labor

What did President Lincoln declare about the persons of suitable condition?

• They will be received into the armed service of the United States

• They will be forced to work in plantations

• They will be sent to prison for their actions

• They will be deported to other countries

What did President Lincoln invoke the considerate judgment of mankind and the gracious favor of Almighty God for?

• For the expansion of the United States territory

• For the well-being of the newly freed persons

• For the success of the Confederate States

• For his personal gain

In what city was the Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Lincoln?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Washington D.C.

• New York City

What year marked the Independence of the United States of America?

• 1492

• 1812

• 1863

• 1776

What was the role of President Lincoln mentioned in the Emancipation Proclamation?

• Commander-in-Chief of the British Army

• Commander-in-Chief of the French Army

• Commander-in-Chief of the Confederate Army

• Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States