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Emancipation Proclamation 5 (37)

19th Century United States, Abolition of Slavery, African American History, American Civil War, Executive Orders of the United States, Presidential History, United States Legal History / , , , , , , , , ,

The Emancipation Proclamation was an executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War, declaring the freedom of enslaved people in Confederate-held territories. It marked a turning point in the war, reframing it as a fight not only to preserve the Union but also to abolish slavery. Background 📜 Content of the […]

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American Civil War 5 (39)

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The American Civil War (1861–1865) was a pivotal conflict in United States history, fought between the Northern states (Union) and the Southern states (Confederacy) over issues including slavery, states’ rights, and political sovereignty. The war resulted in the preservation of the Union, the abolition of slavery, and significant social, political, and economic transformation. Background 📜

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