Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and events leading to it
By National Geographic
Jumping off point: Although the Civil War was about more than just slavery, the role of slavery was a critical one. President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation is arguably one of the most important decisions ever made by an American president. This video discusses events, such as the battle of Gettysburg, that led to the Emancipation Proclamation and the ultimate climax of the Civil War.
What if Lincoln had not written these Executive Orders?
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