Discusses the background to the Emancipation Proclamation and how Abraham Lincoln came to support the abolition of slavery and the difficulties that were encountered around this issue. Explains that it did not apply to all slaves as non-rebellious states were exempted, but this declaration of an anti-slavery stance formed the backbone of the Union's resolve in the Civil War.

Concepts

slavery, abraham lincoln

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Additional Tags

khan academy: ap us history: 1844-1877: the civil war: emancipation proclamation, impact of emancipation, emancipation

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional