Which of the following is true about the Emancipation Proclamation?

It secured the freedom of slaves in all the states of the United States.
It secured the freedom of slaves in states that seceded from the nation.
It prevented the end of slavery before passage of the 13th amendment.
It prevented the end of slavery until the conclusion of the Civil War.

Question

Which of the following is true about the Emancipation Proclamation?

 It secured the freedom of slaves in all the states of the United States.
 It secured the freedom of slaves in states that seceded from the nation.
 It prevented the end of slavery before passage of the 13th amendment.
 It prevented the end of slavery until the conclusion of the Civil War.

anonymous · Answer

I believe it was B. That was one of the criticisms against the proclamation, if I recall correctly.