Please refer to this reading
Creating The Emancipation Proclamation
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WEEK 1 REFLECTION QUESTIONS
- What was the Emancipation Proclamation and what was Lincoln’s goal for drafting it?
- Why was Maryland significant to Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation?
- In your opinion did Lincoln have the legal authority to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, why or why not?
- Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, why was there a need for an amendment to end slavery?
Answer each question. Each answer should be no longer than a paragraph.
- Sentence 1 – Should restate the question with your initial claim.
- Sentences 2-4- Should provide evidence from the assigned readings to support your claim.
- Sentence 5- Should complete your thought with a reiteration of the question and your conclusion.
