What Was the Emancipation Proclamation?
Grade 8th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Warm-Up Video
HISTORY · 8:09
Lincoln Issues Emancipation Proclamation | Command Decisions: Presidents on The Brink | History
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation as a military necessity under the war powers of the presidency.
- 2
Secretary Seward advised Lincoln to wait until the Union had a victory so the Emancipation Proclamation would not look like a cry of desperation.
- 3
Lincoln waited until January 1st, 1863 to give the South a chance to free their slaves before they would permanently forfeit them if they were still in the war.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation. Be sure to mention why Lincoln waited to issue it and what impact it had on the Union army.”
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