sep 17, 1862 - Emancipation Proclamation
Description:
AFTER BATTLE OF ANTIETAMDeclared slaves free in rebel territory
- DOES NOT FREE SLAVES IN BORDER STATES
impact:
- strengthened the north's moral cause
- prevented Europe from supporting the south
- new soldiers for the Union army
Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 17, 1862
Now
~ 162 years ago