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Emancipation Proclamation

Emancipation Proclamation. Facts . Passed by Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln played the main role in passing this law. Emancipation Proclamation only applied to states which had seceded from the union, leaving slavery untouched in the loyal border states

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Emancipation Proclamation

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  1. EmancipationProclamation

  2. Facts • Passed by Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863 • President Abraham Lincoln played the main role in passing this law. • Emancipation Proclamation only applied to states which had seceded from the union, leaving slavery untouched in the loyal border states • “The emancipation proclamation only applied to the states designated as being in rebellion.” (www.history.net) “And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the constitution, upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgement of mankind, and the gracious favor of Almighty God.” -Abraham Lincoln, Emancipation Proclamation

  3. Summary of the Emancipation Proclamation The emancipation proclamation is the law passed to prohibit slavery and set slaves free. “All persons held as slaves, are and henceforth shall be, free.” – Emancipation Proclamation Also authorized the arming of able-bodied blacks Declared free slaves should be paid a wage Urged free slaves to sustain from violence except in self defense Declared that all suitable free men would be accepted into the armed services to fight in the war.

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