Emancipation Proclamation

What was the main purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln?

• To free all slaves in the United States

• To end the Civil War immediately

• To free slaves in states rebelling against the Union

• To abolish slavery in the entire world

In Lincoln's First Inaugural Address, what did he claim about his intentions towards slavery?

• He intended to abolish slavery immediately

• He had no purpose to interfere with slavery where it existed

• He wanted to expand slavery to new territories

• He planned to negotiate with Southern states to end slavery

How did the Emancipation Proclamation aim to strengthen the Union's military efforts?

• By recruiting freedmen into the armed service

• By providing more weapons to the Union army

• By forming alliances with foreign nations

• By increasing taxes to fund the war

What authority did Lincoln cite as his power to issue the Emancipation Proclamation?

• His role as President of the United States

• His position as Commander-in-Chief during an armed rebellion

• His support from Congress

• His personal beliefs against slavery

What was the reaction Lincoln hoped for from mankind regarding the Emancipation Proclamation?

• Indifference

• Considerate judgment and gracious favor

• Outrage and protest

• Immediate support and celebration

What concern did Lincoln address in his First Inaugural Address regarding the Southern States?

• Their fear of losing property and security under a Republican Administration

• Their desire to expand slavery

• Their wish to form a new government

• Their plan to attack the Northern states

What did Lincoln believe about his lawful right to interfere with slavery in his First Inaugural Address?

• He believed he had the right to abolish it

• He believed he had no lawful right to interfere

• He believed he could only interfere with Congress's approval

• He believed he could interfere if the majority supported it

Sort the cards into the correct categories

Groups:

(a) The Emancipation Proclamation Did...

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(b) The Emancipation Proclamation Did Not...

• Abolish slavery in the United States.

• Free enslaved people in the rebelling states

• Threaten the institution of slavery

• Allow black men to join the Union Army to fight for freedom

• Make all people in the U.S. equal

• Expand the goal of war to freedom for the enslaved

• End racism

• Make Lincoln the only one to take action for enslaved people

The Emancipation Proclamation was issued after the ​ (a)   to strengthen ​ (b)   forces. It also prevented​ ​ (c)   countries from joining the Civil War as allies to the ​ (d)   .

• Battle of Antietam
• Northern
• European
• South
• South American
• Battle of Gettysburg
• Battle of Bull Run
• Southern
• North

Where were the slaves freed after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation?