Which of the Following Statements About Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation is LEAST accurate?

• A)It exempted from its provisions 800,000 slaves living in the Border States.
• B)It was justified primarily on the grounds of military necessity.
• C)It exempted from its provisions large numbers of slaves in conquered Confederate territories.
• D)It was widely ridiculed by African Americans and European liberals as an empty gesture.

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