Asked by JENNIFER GARCIA BUSTILLOS on May 14, 2024

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On what date did Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation officially take effect?

A) September 22,1862
B) January 1,1863
C) July 4,1864
D) April 14,1865

Emancipation Proclamation

A historic executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 that declared the freedom of all enslaved people in Confederate states.

Officially Take Effect

When something is said to officially take effect, it means it begins to legally or formally be applied or enforced from a specified moment.

January 1, 1863

The date when the Emancipation Proclamation was officially issued by President Abraham Lincoln, declaring the freedom of all slaves in Confederate territory.

  • Identify the pivotal conflicts and strategies that were instrumental in the path to liberation.
  • Investigate the social and political consequences of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and the subsequent termination of slavery.
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Hamza ZulfiqarMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Emancipation Proclamation officially took effect on January 1, 1863.