President Lincoln made and issued the Emancipation Proclamation to free the slaves in 1863. President Lincoln was under a lot of pressure at this time. His decision would affect many people's lives greatly. He had to run the whole country while doing what he thought was right and what was best for everybody.Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation for both military and moral reasons. I think that Abraham Lincoln based his decision more on military reasons.
Lincoln had two military reasons to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. The slaves were helping the South in the war.General Benjamin Butler wrote a note to President Lincoln telling him some of the major military news, this quote is directly from that note."In the enemy's hands these
Lincoln had two military reasons to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. The slaves were helping the South in the war.General Benjamin Butler wrote a note to President Lincoln telling him some of the major military news, this quote is directly from that note."In the enemy's hands these