Asked by Hayder Alobaidi on Jul 20, 2024

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Which of the following was a consequence of the Emancipation Proclamation?

A) Thousands of former slaves joined the Union army.
B) The Confederacy was able to secure a much-needed loan from Holland.
C) Great Britain decided to recognize the Confederacy.
D) Several Southern states decided to abandon the Confederacy and signed a separate peace with the Union.

Emancipation Proclamation

A presidential decree issued by Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declaring the freedom of all slaves in Confederate territory, marking a pivotal moment in the United States Civil War.

Union Army

The army that represented the Northern states of the United States during the American Civil War.

Former Slaves

Individuals who were emancipated from the condition of slavery, particularly following the Civil War in the United States.

  • Understand the importance of key documents and declarations, like the Emancipation Proclamation, within the framework of the conflict.
  • Comprehend the enduring social and political impacts of the Civil War, encompassing efforts at Reconstruction and shifts in national policy.
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miguel rodriguezJul 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The Emancipation Proclamation declared that all slaves in Confederate territory were to be freed, and as a result, thousands of former slaves joined the Union army to fight against the Confederacy.