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The Emancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation Proclamation. Chapter 11, Section 3. Lincoln’s Problems- 1862. Britain and France had begun to negotiate with the Confederacy Lincoln was harshly criticized for not freeing the the slaves Lacked the Constitutional authority to free the slaves

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The Emancipation Proclamation

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  1. The Emancipation Proclamation Chapter 11, Section 3

  2. Lincoln’s Problems- 1862 • Britain and France had begun to negotiate with the Confederacy • Lincoln was harshly criticized for not freeing the the slaves • Lacked the Constitutional authority to free the slaves • He feared prejudice would weaken public support for the war • He needed a Union victory so the announcement would not seem like an act of desperation

  3. The Emancipation Proclamation (September 22, 1862) • It did not free any slaves in Union states, it only freed slaves in rebel states • Slaves were encouraged to runaway, destroying the Southern economy • Escaped slaves were allowed to join the Union army • Britain and France forced to side with the North • It took the objective of the war to “a higher plain

  4. African Americans & the War • July 1862- African Americans were allowed to enlist in the army as laborers

  5. African Americans & the War • Received less pay than white soldiers

  6. African Americans & the War • By Spring 1863 black soldiers were fighting along side whites- the 54th Massachusetts infantry (“Glory”) • Became known for their bravery in battle

  7. African Americans & the War • Were either killed immediately or returned to slavery if captured by Confederates

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