
"The Emancipation Proclamation was one of the most important documents for slaves in the United States. In 1862, the American Civil War tore the United States apart. While President Abraham Lincoln wanted to preserve the Union, he had a much larger idea: Ending slavery. The Emancipation...

The Emancipation Proclamation was one of the most important document for slaves in the United States. In 1862, the American Civil War tore the United States apart. While President Abraham Lincoln wanted to preserve the Union, he had a much larger idea: Ending slavery. The Emancipation...