I think it’s Issue a Emancipation Proclamation freeing slaves in the south
The answer is B. proverb. A proverb is a phrase that teaches a lesson, while a parable is a story that teaches a lesson. An example of a proverb would be "Once bitten, twice shy." This particular proverb shows that a person who has had a bad experience with something is unlikely to try it out again.
The North came out in relatively good condition. This is speculated to be due to the war being fought mostly in the south and that the north won, and when you see how the south was left in shambles, you can assume that the North was having a great time post-civil war.
