Question

As you read lines 1–21, begin to cite text evidence. • Highlight the three dates noted in these lines. • Underline the states affected by the proclamation, and in the margin explain which states this proclamation affects (lines 5–12). • Underline text that explains how the president will classify the states (lines 13–21).

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Read the Emancipation Procaimation by Abraham Lincoln

As you read lines 1–21, begin to cite text evidence. • Highlight the three dates noted in these lines. • Underline the states affected by the proclamation, and in the margin explain which states this proclamation affects (lines 5–12). • Underline text that explains how the president will classify the states (lines 13–21).

Answer:

Highlight the three dates noted in these lines.

22nd of September 1862 (day of the proclamation)

January 1st, 1863 (the day enslaved people “shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.”)

January 1st of the 87th year since the Independence of the United States. of America

Underline the states affected by the proclamation, and in the margin explain which states this proclamation affects (lines 5–12).

Any state or designated part of a State "then in rebellion against the United States", meaning the Confederate States.

Explanation:

Underline text that explains how the president will classify the states (lines 13–21).

The Executive will designate them by proclamation based on whether or not they have proper representation in Congress on January 1st, 1863 to confirm their loyalty.