Question

Please help!!!

What was Lincoln’s main reason for writing the Emancipation Proclamation?

Answer 1

To end plantation life

To arm black soldiers

To preserve the Union

To punish slaveholders

Answer 2

To preserve the Union

Answer 3

Can you tell me why please? @Thad42

Answer 4

Americans tend to think of the Civil War as being fought to end slavery. Even one full year into the Civil War, the elimination of slavery was not a key objective of the North. Despite a vocal Abolitionist movement in the North, many people and many soldiers, in particular, opposed slavery, but did not favor emancipation. They expected slavery to die on its own over time. In the border states — Union states that still permitted slavery — the situation was full of problems. When a Union officer in Kentucky freed local slaves after a major victory, Union soldiers threw down their arms and disbanded. Lincoln intervened and "unfreed" those slaves. He did this to prevent a military backlash.

Answer 5

Nevermind, thanks :)

Answer 6

your welcome XD