Emancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation Proclamation was one of Abraham Lincoln 's most brilliant strategies and one of his greatest gifts to America.

What did the emancipation proclamation do? what was the emancipation proclamation?

The Emancipation Proclamation declared that all slaves in states, or parts of states, in rebellion, "are and hence-forward shall be, free." The Emancipation Proclamation did not mention freedom of the slaves in the Border States, but Abraham Lincoln encouraged those states to follow the lead and promised financial help if they agreed. The fact that none of those states followed his directive, was one of his greatest disappointments as President.

Importance of The Emancipation Proclamation and effect of Emancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation Proclamation identified a high moral purpose for the war that helped unite northerners and gained international support for the Union cause especially in the Civil War. And it paved the way for the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution which three years later ended slavery in the United States once and for all.

Who wrote the emancipation proclamation?

The emancipation proclamation was issued by Abraham Lincoln.

History of The Emancipation Proclamation

About six months after Willie Lincoln (son of Abraham Lincoln) died, Abraham Lincoln became convinced that the time was right for a stronger stand on slavery. Without seeking the advice or approval of his Cabinet, but informing them ahead of time, Abraham Lincoln wrote a statement that declared the freeing of all slaves in the United States. Then Abraham Lincoln waited for a Union victory, when northerners would be more receptive to the statement. That victory came with Antietam. Five days later Lincoln issued his history making Emancipation Proclamation.