[Surnetkids] Emancipation Proclamation

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On January 1, 1863, after three years of a brutal Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation (freeing Confederate slaves) that was drafted on September 22, 1862. Before the Proclamation, the North was in the war to reunite the states. But after the Proclamation, the war became a fight against slavery. This historic document helped strengthen the North’s war effort, and was a critical component of their victory.

Africans in America: The Civil War and Emancipation

This section of Africans in America (a PBS special on the history of slavery) covers the Civil War years and Abraham Lincoln’s presidency. It provides a succinct summary of the events leading up to the Emancipation Proclamation and the effect it had on the war effort. “The proclamation allowed black soldiers to fight for the Union – soldiers that were desperately needed. It also tied the issue of slavery directly to the war.” For the document text (and an image of it), follow the Emancipation Proclamation link at the bottom of the page.

Archives.gov: Featured Documents: The Emancipation Proclamation

“Despite this expansive wording, the Emancipation Proclamation was limited in many ways. It applied only to states that had seceded from the Union, leaving slavery untouched in the loyal border states.” The National Archives & Records Administration exhibits the five-page document, and explains its significance. The site also includes links to off-site resources, articles and audio interviews that will be helpful to those writing school research papers.

Harp Week: 13th Amendment Site

The Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified by the required number of states on December 18, 1865, permanently abolished slavery in all states. It was created because President Lincoln and his advisors were concerned that the Proclamation Emancipation would be viewed as a temporary war measure. Visit this Harper Weekly site to explore the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment with a timeline, commentary, biographies, cartoons and illustrations.

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