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Two Societies at War: Mobilization, Resources, and Internal Dissent

The D.C. Emancipation Act. April 16, 1862 a bill ending slavery in the District of Columbia was signed by President Abraham Lincoln. The law provided for:immediate emancipationcompensation of up to $300 for each slave to loyal Unionist mastersvoluntary colonization of former slaves to colonies

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Two Societies at War: Mobilization, Resources, and Internal Dissent

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    1. Two Societies at War: Mobilization, Resources, and Internal Dissent

    2. The D.C. Emancipation Act April 16, 1862 a bill ending slavery in the District of Columbia was signed by President Abraham Lincoln. The law provided for: immediate emancipation compensation of up to $300 for each slave to loyal Unionist masters voluntary colonization of former slaves to colonies outside the United States payments of up to $100 to each person choosing emigration. The District of Columbia Emancipation Act is the only example of compensated emancipation in the United States.

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