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Title: The Emancipation Proclamation

Note: Reading ease score: 31.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Summary: "The Emancipation Proclamation" by Abraham Lincoln is a historical document issued in the early 1860s. This proclamation serves as a crucial legal and moral statement during the American Civil War, declaring the freedom of slaves in states that were in rebellion against the Union. The document is significant for its role in the fight against slavery, representing a pivotal moment in American history. In this proclamation, Abraham Lincoln states that as of January 1, 1863, all enslaved individuals in designated Confederate states shall be freed. He outlines the responsibilities of the U.S. government to recognize and maintain their freedom, urging newly freed individuals to refrain from violence and work for fair wages. Lincoln also mentions that those deemed fit would be welcomed into the military service, highlighting the call for their contribution to the war effort. This proclamation was both a bold military strategy and a moral step toward abolishing slavery, reflective of Lincoln's belief in justice and constitutional duty during a time of national strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

EBook No.: 22082

Published: Jul 16, 2007

Downloads: 82

Language: English

Subject: United States. President (1861-1865 : Lincoln). Emancipation Proclamation

LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Emancipation Proclamation

Note: Reading ease score: 31.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Summary: "The Emancipation Proclamation" by Abraham Lincoln is a historical document issued in the early 1860s. This proclamation serves as a crucial legal and moral statement during the American Civil War, declaring the freedom of slaves in states that were in rebellion against the Union. The document is significant for its role in the fight against slavery, representing a pivotal moment in American history. In this proclamation, Abraham Lincoln states that as of January 1, 1863, all enslaved individuals in designated Confederate states shall be freed. He outlines the responsibilities of the U.S. government to recognize and maintain their freedom, urging newly freed individuals to refrain from violence and work for fair wages. Lincoln also mentions that those deemed fit would be welcomed into the military service, highlighting the call for their contribution to the war effort. This proclamation was both a bold military strategy and a moral step toward abolishing slavery, reflective of Lincoln's belief in justice and constitutional duty during a time of national strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

EBook No.: 22082

Published: Jul 16, 2007

Downloads: 82

Language: English

Subject: United States. President (1861-1865 : Lincoln). Emancipation Proclamation

LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.