The Emancipation Proclamation Quiz

Who was the President of the United States when the Emancipation Proclamation was issued?

• John F. Kennedy

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

In which year was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

• 1945

• 1918

• 1863

• 1776

How many states were still in rebellion when the Emancipation Proclamation was issued?

• 5

• 8

• 11

• 14

What was the main purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• To abolish slavery in the United States

• To increase taxes on the southern states

• To expand the territory of the United States

• To declare war on foreign nations

Which of the following states were specifically mentioned in the Emancipation Proclamation?

• Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi

• Illinois, Indiana, Michigan

• California, Oregon, Washington

• New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio

What did Abraham Lincoln decree in the Emancipation Proclamation regarding slaves in rebellious states?

• They should be sent to other countries

• They should be given equal rights immediately

• They should be free and could join the army

• They should be kept in captivity forever

Which branch of the military did Abraham Lincoln mention in the Emancipation Proclamation?

• Army

• Marines

• Navy

• Air Force

What did Abraham Lincoln recommend to the freed persons in the Emancipation Proclamation?

• To start a rebellion

• To abstain from all violence

• To leave the country

• To demand reparations

How long was the Emancipation Proclamation supposed to be in effect according to Abraham Lincoln?

• 365 days

• 100 days

• 50 days

• 200 days

What did Abraham Lincoln invoke in the Emancipation Proclamation as the reason for the act?

• Religious beliefs

• Military necessity

• Economic gain

• Political power