Motives for
Emancipation
The Emancipation Proclamation played a crucial role in altering the dynamics of the American Civil War and influencing foreign relations, particularly with Britain. By issuing the proclamation in 1862, President Lincoln aimed to weaken the Confederacy'
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Motives for
Emancipation Military Said of only way in win war free some slaves or all slaves
he would do it Once the measure had been released
states were given 100 days to return to union Where they could 'gradually' free
the slaves It was considered a war measure
that only freed slaves in rebel states. Future of the USA Waited until 1862 for the Emancipation Proclamation
cause loyalty of Kentucky, Maryland and Missouri was firmly secured Foreign Relations The Confederates trump card was Britain. By pushing though
the emancipation proclamation, Britain became more hesitant to join the war. The British population was very divided
over the issue of slavery Antietam Subtopic This win gave Lincoln the courage
to put this measure in place
Though it was a draw
Lee had been forced to
retreat
Moral Address in 1862 Lincoln didn't think he had the right
to get rid of slavery and he didn't want to either 1860's election Lincoln seen as more moderate
when it came to slavery then Seward Lincoln believed that Black Americas were not as good as White ones (Lincoln-Douglas debates) but did believe that slavery was wrong
house divided speech Straight up denied being call an abolitionist by
Douglas Added one more reason for the war: Freedome
