Question

This is a multi-part question, so please make sure to answer the entire question. Use your knowledge of American history and evidence from this reading to answer the questions. I need a response to be at least 5 sentences or more.

When was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?
What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?
Why did the proclamation not free all slaves?
Why do you think the proclamation was seen as such an important symbolic measure?

Answer 1

The emancipation was issued on January, 1863. The purpose of the emancipation was to free all slaves in the south. It did not free all slaves because this only affected the confederates and not the union. It is seen as such an important symbolic measure because it gave blacks a chance to stand up for themselves. This further lead to more black rights such as joining the army, getting jobs, and influenced people such as Martin Luther King Junior.