The Emancipation Proclamation, asking tough questions, Nel Yomtov
Type
Label
The Emancipation Proclamation, asking tough questions, Nel Yomtov
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Intended audience
Ages 8-11, Capstone PressGrades 4-6, Capstone Press
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The Emancipation Proclamation
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1157841536
Responsibility statement
Nel Yomtov
Series statement
Questioning history
Sub title
asking tough questions
Summary
"What was the Emancipation Proclamation and why was it important? How did it affect the Southern states' ability to fight in the Civil War? How did the proclamation change the lives of black slaves in the South? When President Abraham Lincoln created the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, it had far-reaching effects on the course of the Civil War and U.S. history. Using an inquiry-based approach, primary sources, and quick-reference infographics, readers will discover how the Emancipation Proclamation helped end slavery and led to historic changes in the United States and in the lives of all U.S. citizens"--, Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Did the Emancipation Proclamation keep its promise? -- How did slavery lead to the Civil War? -- How did President Lincoln decide to issue the Proclamation? -- What did the Proclamation achieve? -- What did the Proclomation fail to do? -- What is the Proclamation's legacy?
Target audience
juvenile