The Emancipation Proclamation redefined the Civil War as a war to resolve this issue.

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Dallas Carr

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26 March, 18:28

The Emancipation Proclamation redefined the Civil War as a war to resolve this issue.

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Fernanda Fuller · Answer 1

The Emancipation Proclamation changed the meaning and purpose of the Civil War. The war was no longer just about preserving the Union - it was also about freeing the slaves. Foreign powers such as Britain and France lost their enthusiasm for supporting the Confederacy.