Asked by BALINGIBISO Majjo on May 13, 2024

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In what year did the Emancipation Proclamation take effect?

A) 1862
B) 1863
C) 1864
D) 1865

Emancipation Proclamation

An executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, declaring the freedom of all enslaved people in Confederate states that were in rebellion against the Union.

1863

A significant year in U.S. history marked by the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared the freedom of slaves in Confederate territories.

  • Comprehend the importance and consequences of the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Filippo MengoliMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln, took effect on January 1, 1863.