History Lesson 7 Discussion

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Discussion

Read Chapters 13 – 14 and the Emancipation
Proclamation. Once all reading is
complete, respond to the following items:

In early 1863, President Lincoln issued
the Emancipation Proclamation.

  • Why did Lincoln decide to issue
    the Proclamation at this particular time?
  • What factors determined this
    decision?
  • What did the President hope to
    gain?
  • What were the limitations of the
    Proclamation, and what was its larger historical significance?