The Emancipation Proclamation

Which of the following best identifies the main theme of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• All slaves in states still loyal to the Union are to be freed.

• All slaves in the rebelling states are to be freed.

• Former slaves and free blacks are encouraged to join the military.

• Slaves who have been freed should abstain from violence except in self-defense.

Which of the following correctly identifies the tone of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• whimsical; it's lighthearted/carefree

• somber and serious

• thoughtful; like a journal entry

• official; it's a legal document

Read the fourth paragraph of the Emancipation Proclamation. Based on the information in this paragraph, how does Lincoln define that a state is not in rebellion?

• A state that has members of Congress representing them are not in rebellion.

• A state that signed an oath of loyalty to the nation will not be in rebellion.

• A state that has met its yearly requirements, paying duties and taxes, will not be in rebellion.

• A state that has freed its slaves will be considered a state that is not in rebellion.

Several times throughout the Emancipation Proclamation, it states that the only slaves to be freed will be those in rebelling states. Based on this information, which conclusion could best be reached?

• There were still slaves being held in states that had not rebelled.

• There were no slaves in states that had not rebelled.

• The slaves living in states that had not rebelled had no desire to be free.

• Only the rebelling states were experiencing a controversy over slavery.

Read the 8th paragraph of the Emancipation Proclamation. Based on the information in this paragraph, which of the following can you infer?

• President Lincoln knew that the former slaves would be good soldiers.

• Many feared that there would not be many former slaves in a suitable condition to enlist.

• The Union was in need of soldiers, so they were encouraging everyone who could enlist to do so.

• President Lincoln feared that there would be many former slaves who were not willing to enlist in the military.

Read the final paragraph of this lesson. Based on the information in this paragraph, which assumption could you make about many foreign nations during this time?

• Many foreign nations were not interested in the American Civil War.

• Many foreign nations were opposed to slavery and would not support a nation where slavery was legal.

• Many foreign nations were still actively involved in the slave trade and did not appreciate Abraham Lincoln's strong stance against slavery.

• Many foreign nations were hoping to trade with the Confederacy because of their valuable cotton crops.

Who applauded Lincoln's efforts with the Emancipation Proclamation?

Answer explanation

Foreign nations

What was the primary goal of the Civil War before the Emancipation Proclamation?

Answer explanation

Preserving the Union

When was the Emancipation Proclamation signed?

Answer explanation

January 1, 1863

Which part of the nation did the Emancipation Proclamation apply to?

Answer explanation

Only to states in active rebellion against the Union.