Emancipation Proclamation

The video explores the Emancipation Proclamation, starting with Lincoln's election in 1860 and the Southern states' secession, leading to the Civil War. Initially focused on reuniting the nation, Lincoln was persuaded by abolitionists to issue the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring enslaved people in Confederate states free. This motivated many to join the Union cause. The Union's victory in 1865, followed by the ratification of the 13th Amendment, abolished slavery nationwide, marking a significant step towards ending the Civil War and slavery in the United States.

What led to the start of the US Civil War?

What role did abolitionists play in influencing Lincoln's views on slavery?