Categories: All - emancipation - britain - slavery - war

by Kamaljeet M 1 year ago

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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'

Motives for 
Emancipation

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