Describes how the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 came into existence, the response from the South, and the impact it had. Three works of art from that period are presented, and the imagery and symbolism explained.

Concepts

abraham lincoln

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Additional Tags

end of slavery, freed slave, freedom for slaves, emancipation, emancipation proclamation

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)