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African Americans and the War

African Americans and the War. Chapter 4, Section 2. I. The Push Toward Emancipation. A. Enslaved African Americans Seek Refuge. Enslaved people come under Union control Fugitives are considered to be contraband. B. Lincoln Plans for the Emancipation Proclamation.

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African Americans and the War

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  1. African Americans and the War Chapter 4, Section 2

  2. I. The Push Toward Emancipation

  3. A. Enslaved African Americans Seek Refuge Enslaved people come under Union control Fugitives are considered to be contraband

  4. B. Lincoln Plans for the Emancipation Proclamation Cabinet supports the plan Agree to wait for a Union victory

  5. C. Battle of Antietam Bloodiest single day of the Civil War Lincoln claims victory

  6. II. Emancipation at Last

  7. A. Lincoln Issues Emancipation Proclamation Declares slaves in states of rebellion to be free Does not apply to the border states

  8. B. Effects of the Emancipation Proclamation Does not free a single slave Redefines the war as being “about slavery” Ends any chance for a negotiated end to the war

  9. III. African Americans Join the Fight

  10. A. North Recruits African Americans Militia Act mandates that black soldiers be accepted into the military All-black 54th Massachusetts Regiment is formed

  11. B. African American Soldiers Do Battle African American troops face prejudice Face death if captured

  12. C. Enslaved People Help the Union Cause Southern African Americans help Union Armies Emancipated slaves organize military units

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