Source Revision: Consequences of Emancipation

Question 1

Historians

Answer 1

• McPherson, one of the most important acts of the war and without it victory would have been unachievable.
• Rawley, takes the view that the Emancipation Proclamation widened the war’s purpose.

Question 2

Black Soldiers

Answer 2

Union could recruit black soldiers to help with numbers problems in the army - advantage over south. The first black regiment was ready for service almost immediately.

Question 3

Pro war coalition

Answer 3

Destroyed the Northern pro-war coalition. Conservative Republicans withdrew their support for a period. War Democrats did not approve.

Question 4

Britain

Answer 4

Britain couldn’t support south now as they would be seen as supporting slavery. Stopped prospect of international support.

Question 5

Radicals

Answer 5

Lincoln was now assured the support of radical republicans in congress

Question 6

Morale

Answer 6

Boosted morale in North as it added humanitarian ideals as well as the protection of the union.

Question 7

Lack of action

Answer 7

Emancipation depended on the advance of Union armies into new territory so many didn’t see freedom till the end of the war.

Question 8

No peace prospect

Answer 8

South couldn’t look for peace settlement if they wanted to keep slavery.

Question 9

Loss of popularity

Answer 9

1862 elections, the Republicans lost control of five states and thirty-five congressional seats.

Question 10

Breakdown of PoW exchange

Answer 10

Confederacy refused to accept black soldiers as legitimate PoW and so prisoner exchanged slowed and eventually stopped.

Question 11

Racism in military.

Answer 11

Refused to accept black promotions or positions in military. By 1865 only 1 in 2,000 black soldiers had achieved officer rank.

Question 12

All them

Answer 12

• Black Soldiers
• Pro War Coalition
• Britain
• Radicals
• Morale
• Lack of Action
• No peace prospect
• Loss of Popularity
• Breakdown of PoW exchange
• Racism in Military