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1 11.2 The Politics of War By issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, President Lincoln makes slavery the focus of the war. NEXT

2 I. Britain Remains Neutral A. Britain Pursues Its Own Interests Britain has cotton inventory, new sources; does not need South chooses neutrality 2 SECTION NEXT

3 II. Proclaiming Emancipation A. Lincoln’s View of Slavery Federal gov’t has no power to abolish slavery where it exists 2 SECTION NEXT B. Emancipation Proclamation issued by Lincoln in 1863: - frees slaves behind Confederate lines - does not apply to areas occupied by Union or slave states in Union Emancipation discourages Britain from supporting the South Continued... http://www.history.com/topics/american-civil- war/emancipation-proclamation

4 C. Reactions to the Proclamation gives war high moral purpose Free blacks welcome ability to fight against slavery Confederacy becomes more determined to preserve way of life Compromise no longer possible; one side must defeat the other 2 SECTION NEXT

5 III. Both Sides Face Political Problems A. Dealing with Dissent Both sides face divided loyalties Lincoln suspends habeas corpus: - order to bring accused to court Copperheads—Northern Democrats advocating peace—among arrested Davis denounces Lincoln, then suspends habeas corpus in South 2 SECTION NEXT Continued... This political cartoon illustrates Republican opinions of Copperheads. Here, Lady Liberty fights off Copperhead leaders. The cartoon first appeared in 1863, and depicts a strong woman holding a sword and shield protecting the "Union" from three faces of snakes, called "Copperheads." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZtztdWX0g8

6 B. Conscription Casualties, desertions lead to draft Both armies allow draftees to hire substitutes to serve for them Planters with more than 20 slaves exempted 90% eligible Southerners serve; 92% Northern soldiers volunteer 2 SECTION NEXT C. Draft Riots White workers fear Southern blacks will come North, compete for jobs Angry at having to free slaves, mobs rampage through New York City https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5kil3Pfkng

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