Question

What was one of the consequences of early confederate victories in the east?

a. the union army changed its strategy to defensive
b. the union army went through 3 generals in a year
c. president lincoln temporarily moved out of the capitol for safety
d. the union began a draft to replenish the army

Answer 1

The immediate aftermath of the battle was enough of a victory to give President Lincoln the confidence to release the Emancipation Proclamation which declared an end to slavery in Confederate territory.