Question

what was a direct effect of the emancipation proclamation?

Answer 1

It did not free all slaves immediately, but it did have a direct effect on some. "as a result of the Proclamation, many slaves were freed during the course of the war, beginning with the day it took effect"

Answer 2

The Emancipation Proclamation had a number of immediate & long-term effects. Immediate: It began the freeing of Southern slaves,as Union armies entered new territory, or slaves escaped on their own and were not returned to their former masters (which the Fugitive Slave Law had required) . Long-term: It enabled, over the next two years, the recruitment of nearly 200,000 former slaves to the Union armed forces, which was a major help in winning the war.

Answer 3

It began the freeing of Southern slaves,as Union armies entered new territory, or slaves escaped on their own and were not returned to their former masters (which the Fugitive Slave Law had required)