president (1861-1865 : lincoln)

Presents a short study of Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, and describes the events that led up to it, the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, the Civil War, and more.

Discusses the United States history leading up to and after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Examines what the Emancipation Proclamation really meant with regards to slaves and slavery.

Examines the events leading up to President Abraham Lincoln's decision to write the Emancipation Proclamation ending slavery, including the beginning of the Civil War.

Of all the documents in American history, Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation ranks among the most important. It began the process of freeing four million Americans from slavery and led to constitutional amendments that ensure equal protections for all Americans.

Readers will explore how much power the president actually has as they learn about the history of executive orders.

On June 19, 1865 ? two years after the Emancipation Proclamation ? Galveston, Texas became the last place in the country to learn the slaves were free.

"President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation was much more than just a series of words on a page, it was a document that promised freedom for those living in the United States as slaves. The history behind the Emancipation Proclamation is presented to readers in a way that sheds new light on this common social studies curriculum topic. While the clear main text and informative sidebars provide fascinating facts about this document, readers also gain valuable information from graphic organizers and historical images. Many of these images are primary sources, including the text of the Emancipation Proclamation itself"--Provided by the publisher.

Discusses the United States history leading up to and after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Presents the historical context and importance of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, the document that formally promised freedom to American slaves.