1. The War 1863 E.Q. Did the Emancipation Proclamation free slaves?
P.T. Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation?

2. Emancipation Proclamation
Issued September 22, 1862
Written by Abe Lincoln
After the Battle of Sharpsburg
Did not go into effect until January 1, 1863
Did not free any slaves in the North
Tried to free slaves in a foreign country where he had no right

3. Emancipation Proclamation (Cont.)
Trying to use a military measure
Wanted to cause a slave up-rising
Could keep slaves if returned to Union before January 1, 1863

4. What is Happening up North
Draft Riots in New York City
Lasted from July 13 –17, 1863
Union troops fired into mob
Estimated casualties were over 1,000 civilians

5. What is Happening up North (cont.)
Large number of blacks were killed by the rioters
The War was considered a rich man’s war and a poor man’s fight
Also had riots in Boston and Milwaukee

6. Georgia Supplies the CSA
Farmers switch from growing cotton to food supplies
Industry provides military equipment
Gunpowder
Rifles
Cannons
Sabers
Clothes

7. Georgia Supplies the CSA (cont.)
Manufacturing Centers
Atlanta
Roswell
Columbus
Augusta
Macon
Savannah
Private Homes

8. Railroads in Georgia Atlanta is a vital supply line for troops
Over 1400 miles of railroad, the best in the Deep South
Called the “Heart of the Confederacy” due to this
Great Locomotive Chase April 1862

9. What did you learn today?
Reflection
What did you learn today?