Select the statements that are true of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Lincoln issued it to shorten the war and gain support from non-slave nations.

It freed all slaves in American territory.

It was issued after the Battle of Antietam.

It ensured that England would not support the South.

It actually freed very few slaves immediately.

It was written before the war as a goal of Lincoln's government.

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Clare Forbes

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15 February, 05:33

Select the statements that are true of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Lincoln issued it to shorten the war and gain support from non-slave nations.

It freed all slaves in American territory.

It was issued after the Battle of Antietam.

It ensured that England would not support the South.

It actually freed very few slaves immediately.

It was written before the war as a goal of Lincoln's government.

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Reagan Cummings · Answer 1

Hello there.

Select the statements that are true of the Emancipation Proclamation.

It was issued after the Battle of Antietam.

It ensured that England would not support the South.