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1 The Politics of War Section 11-2 pp

2 Preview Questions Why did Great Britain remain neutral?
What led Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation? What political problems did both leaders face?

3 Proclaiming Emancipation
Lincoln’s View Gov’t lacked power to abolish slavery where it already existed Seize slaves as contraband Emancipation: “Weapon of War”

4 Proclaiming Emancipation
Emancipation Proclamation: Took effect on January 1, 1863 Only applied to areas under rebellion Union lacked power to enforce Hard to reach slaves with news

5 Proclaiming Emancipation
Reactions to Emancipation Gave war a moral purpose More African-Americans enlist in the Union Army Compromise no longer possible

6 Political Problems Dealing With Dissent
Maryland crowds attack Union regiment Placed under martial law Habeas Corpus suspended Telegraph Offices seized Copperheads targeted Lincoln’s Actions Expand presidential power Violate Constitution Copperhead: A Northern Democrat who supported making peace with the South during the Civil War

7 Political Problems Conscription Union (1863) Confederacy (1862)
Commutation fee of $300 Confederacy (1862) Could hire subs Exempt if own 20+ slaves Draft Riots (NYC 1863) Irish immigrants protest commutation fee Riot lasts 4 days, kills 100 Conscription: Drafting civilians to serve in the army Requirements: - Union: Men for 3 years - Confederacy: all men 18-35

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