Emancipation Proclamation Supporters of the Emancipation proclamation will say: – The document is an act of war. Keeps Britain/France from supporting the Confederacy Undermining Confederate production. – ***Slaves are free if they escape. – Redefines the purpose of the war (War against slavery)

Emancipation Proclamation Dissenters will say: – If the Confederate states never left the U.S.A the President is taking property from citizens. – Border states lose power. Could leave for the Confederacy – Upsetting northerners not looking to fight to free slaves.

Arming the freed Slaves Supporters of arming the freed slaves will say: – Expanding the army by roughly 300,000 soldiers – Freed slaves will fight bravely for freedom – Arming freed slaves takes potential soldiers from the Confederacy

Arming the Freed Slaves Dissenters will say: Fear of inspiring slave riots in border states. Slaves are inherently unequal, cannot be soldiers

Refusing to Compromise for Peace Supporters will say: Compromising will be giving in to Confederates. Compromise = recognition of the Confederate gov. Compromise will keep the country divided (risk the war effort to this point).

Refusing to Compromise for Peace Dissenters will say: Confederates are willing to give favorable terms Lincoln is a tyrant Ending the carnage/destruction is more important than preserving the Union.

Complete the last page of your packet Add a row for Habeas Corpus as well. – The row was not added (user error). When done, also review your Civil War Timeline. How is the war on the battlefield going? Based on Lincoln’s policies and the battlefield you should be able to make a decision. Once decided text Code to If you support Mr. Lincoln Once decided text Code to if you support George McClellan