Emancipation Proclamation Flashcards
When did the Emancipation Proclamation go into effect?
On January 1st 1863
What was the goal of President Lincoln?
To unite the nation but NOT free all slaves
Where did President Lincoln only want to free slaves?
In the Confederate states/All territories rebelling against the U.S.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation lack?
The Constitutional Authority to end slavery
What was the Emancipation Proclamation issued as?
A military order
Where did slavery not come to an end?
In the states that were a part of the Union
What did President Lincoln want the salves to do?
Wanted the slaves to revolt
Wanted blacks to join the Union army
What did President Lincoln want the South to feel like?
Take a finical hit
When was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?
September 22 1862
