Why did Lincoln wait until after the Union victory at the Battle of Antietam to announce the Emancipation Proclamation?

Question

A.He wanted the Union to be in a position of strength.*****

B.He thought the South would be more receptive to the Proclamation at that time.

C.He wanted to catch the Confederacy off guard.

D.He thought the North would support his decision after the victory.
My answer is A am i right?

Answer 1

I like A.

Answer 2

The main reason why Lincoln waited to announce the emancipation proclamation was because he didn't want to make the Union seem weak, and as if it were desperate. That's why he waited until after a solid Union victory.

Yes its A.
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Answer 3

THANKS SOOOOOO MUCH!!!

Answer 4

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