Which of the Following Was a Consequence of the Emancipation

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a consequence of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• A) Thousands of former slaves joined the Union army.
• B) The Confederacy was able to secure a much-needed loan from Holland.
• C) Great Britain decided to recognize the Confederacy.
• D) Several Southern states decided to abandon the Confederacy and signed a separate peace with the Union.

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Definitions:

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after an event has occurred, that one would have foreseen or predicted the outcome, often referred to as the "I-knew-it-all-along" effect.

Memory Reconstruction

The process by which memories are not simply played back but actively reconstructed based on available information, perceptions, and experiences.

Retroactive Interference

A memory phenomenon where new information makes it harder to recall information learned earlier.

Proactive Interference

The phenomenon where old memories hold back an individual from retaining new memories.