What Political Effect Did the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation Have on Lincoln

question 45

Multiple Choice

What political effect did the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation have on Lincoln and his Republican party?

• A) The northern Democrats gained seats in Congress, as many voters expressed dissatisfaction with the policy and lack of progress in the war.
• B) The northern people solidly backed Lincoln.
• C) Many southerners also moved to the Republican camp to support Lincoln.
• D) It caused Lincoln to lose his race for the presidency.

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