Historic Documents: Emancipation Proclamation
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| Historic Documents: Emancipation Proclamation |
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Description:
| These sites have information about the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln in 1863. See the actual document and read about its impact on slavery and the Civil War. Includes a timeline with important events. There are links to eThemes Resources on slavery during the Civil War, the slave trade, and the Underground Railroad. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| The Emancipation Proclamation
View images of the actual document and read about the impact it had on slavery. Click on the "Audio" link at the bottom of the page to listen to a former slave's account of life after the proclamation.
Emancipation Proclamation
Learn about the history of this document. Find out when Lincoln drafted and announced the proclamation in "Timeline." See photos of the drafts in "Gallery."
Frequently Asked Questions about Abraham Lincoln
Find out some interesting facts about Abraham Lincoln and his fight against slavery.
Chronology of Emancipation during the Civil War
This timeline shares the major events relating to emancipation during the Civil War. Each blue sentence has a link with more information about that topic.
Virtual Visit: The Emancipation Proclamation
This site has photos of the original document as well as the preliminary draft. Lots of facts about the document can be found on this site.
About the Emancipation Proclamation
Ben explains to young students what the proclamation is all about. Includes a map of the United States with the slave and free states labeled.
PBS: Civil War and the Emancipation
This site is about the Civil War and the emancipation of slaves. To continue reading, click on "Next" at the bottom. Other topics include John Brown and Harpers Ferry.
The Emancipation Proclamation Amendment
This page tells about Lincoln and his decision to outlaw slavery.
ThinkQuest: Emancipation Myth
This site explains the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation on the Civil War and explains why it didn't free all slaves.
Abraham Lincoln
Read about this president's life and his efforts to end slavery.
eThemes Resource: Civil War: Slavery
These sites contain information about the Civil War and slavery. Learn about the inception of American slavery, the life of a slave, the Underground Railroad, the Missouri Compromise, and the John Brown raid. See currency from the Confederacy with slaves on it. Includes links to other eThemes on the Civil War.
eThemes Resource: Slavery: The Underground Railroad
These sites are about the Underground Railroad movement that helped runaway slaves escape to Canada. Learn about Harriet Tubman and other influential leaders. Listen to songs and read the lyrics that secretly told the escape route. Play a game that allows you to face the same decisions the runaway slaves faced. Includes maps and historic photographs, plus a link to an eThemes Resource on the slave trade.
eThemes Resource: Slavery: Slave Trade
These sites provide information on the slave trade that involved the United States and Africa. See maps of the sailing routes and read first-hand accounts of slave life. Take part in a simulated slave auction.
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
12.1, 10.1
AR Standards:
C.5.5.15, H.6.5.8.d, H.6.5.19
IL Standards:
16.B.2d US, 14.F.4a, 16.D.4b US
ME Standards:
2.B.1.e, 2.A.1.a.6
MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.1, 2.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 1, 3, 4, 6, 1, 2, 3, 6, 2a.A.5, 2a.A.6, 2a.H.1, 2a.H.1, 2a.B.1.a
NV Standards:
H.6.8.21.b, H.6.8.21.c, H.6.12.21.d, H.6.12.21.e
OH Standards:
1.G.9.a, 1.G.9.g, 1.G.10.a, 1.G.10.b
UT Standards:
9.2.b, 9.2.b, 9.2.c, 9.2.d, 1.3.c, 1.3.d, 2.1.b
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