The Emancipation Proclamation (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781508104056)

Though the Emancipation Proclamation is widely thought of as having brought an end to the despicable institution of slavery in the United States, the truth is a bit more complicated. The document actually freed slaves only in the lands in rebellion against the United States, so it had little immediate effect. That said, the proclamation did eventually free millions of people, enable African Americans to become Union soldiers, and make ending slavery one of the stated goals of the war. This volume explains how closely examining those sources gives us a better understanding of historical events and figures.

Author: Monique Vescia
ISBN-10: 1508104050
ISBN-13: 9781508104056
Publisher: Rosen Education Service
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2016
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.20h x 8.20w x 0.30d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2017 pg. 105