Emancipation Proclamation Activity- US History
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1.
Upon what authority does Lincoln issue this proclamation?
Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation since he was the current President
and the authority he had as the Commander in Chief. The purpose of the
proclamation was to preserve the Union.
2.
Why is emancipation proclaimed as a "fit and necessary war measure"?
The emancipation was proclaimed as a “fit and necessary war measure” because it helped
suppress the rebellion and prevent foreign assistance from France.
3.
Why does the proclamation only apply to slaves in certain states? Why is the
geographical location significant?
The proclamation only applies to the slaves in certain states that were in the Union. The
geographic restriction was important since it specifically targeted regions where the
federal government was actively facing armed rebellion.
4.
What does Lincoln encourage these freed slaves to do and to refrain from doing?
Lincoln counseled the recently freed slaves to refrain from any "tumult, disorder, or
hostility" directed against White people and urged them to labor faithfully for reasonable
wages.
5.
Explain how each of these provisions was expected to contribute to the Union war
effort.
By removing the slaves from the Confederate lands and potentially damaging their
economy, the emancipation of the slaves contributed to the economic decline of the
Southern states. Freed slaves were encouraged to work for pay in order to support the
Northern economy and weaken the Confederacy's capacity to continue its insurrection,
both of which would aid the Union war effort. Furthermore, the appeal for nonviolence
was intended to keep the peace in the conflict zones and preserve order in the
emancipation-affected areas.
Part 2
Library Collection
Using the link provided above, prepare class
reports on this preliminary proclamation and other documents that record
Lincoln's deliberations on the issue of emancipation.
Part 3
The African American Perspective
Read the two letters:
Massachusetts Black Corporal to the President
Mother of a Northern Black Soldier to the President
6.
Who wrote these letters?
Hannah Johnson and James Henry Gooding
7.
What do you know about the individuals from the letters?
In Hannah Johnson’s 1863 letter, Johnson urged fair treatment for blacks soldiers and
voiced her concerns about the way her son, who was serving in the 54th Regiment, was
being treated. In a letter from 1863, Gooding, a corporal in the 54th Massachusetts
Volunteer Infantry, addressed the unfair compensation that African American troops
received while highlighting their commitment to duty. These letters offer insightful
historical perspectives on the difficulties African Americans had throughout the Civil
War.
8.
Under what circumstances were the letters written?
Both of the letters were written under the circumstances of war. They both spoke about
the injustices that soldiers faced.
9.
What is brought to the attention of Lincoln in the letters?
Johnson called President Lincoln's attention to the unfair treatment of colored soldiers
and urged him to secure justice. In her letter, Gooding highlights the problem of African
American soldiers receiving unequal pay and calls for just reparation.
10. How would you describe the tone of these letters?
The tones of the letters were respectful, yet they did bring to attention the injustices
colored soldiers faced and looked for a change of there being a more fair environment for
them.
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