Question

What is the premise of the following text?

“...and the executive government of the United States, including the military and naval authority thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of such persons, and will do no act or acts to repress such persons, or any of them, in any efforts they may make for their actual freedom.”

Answer 1

The U.S. government intends to continue the practice of slavery.

The U.S. government intends to recognize blacks as free citizens.

The U.S. military will not be required to recognize freed slaves.

The U.S. military is hereby required to allow blacks to serve.

Answer 2

@AravindG

Answer 3

@Orwell84

Answer 4

@secret66

Answer 5

@lequestions

Answer 6

@LeoRay

Answer 7

@Preetha

Answer 8

@ganeshie8

Answer 9

@music101

Answer 10

@emelyprodigy

Answer 11

@speckleleckle

Answer 12

@dreamer02