Ask Question
28 March, 04:02

The Emancipation Proclamation decreed freedom for enslaved persons in all states where they were held.

+2
Answers (1)
  1. 28 March, 04:06
    0
    False, actually. The Emancipation Proclamation only applied in states in rebellion (Lincoln didn't want to alienate the slaveholding states still on the Union's side of the conflict, so states like Maryland and Kentucky were left out).
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question 👍 “The Emancipation Proclamation decreed freedom for enslaved persons in all states where they were held. ...” in 📗 History if the answers seem to be not correct or there’s no answer. Try a smart search to find answers to similar questions.
Search for Other Answers