Question

Use the passage to answer the question.
Why was it important for Lincoln to wait to issue the Emancipation Proclamation?
(1 point)
Responses

It could have caused revolts in the North.
It could have caused revolts in the North.

It was important to have popular support beforehand.
It was important to have popular support beforehand.

It could have ended the rebellion before Union victory.
It could have ended the rebellion before Union victory.

It may have caused Lincoln to lose reelection.
It may have caused Lincoln to lose reelection.

Answer 1

All of the given responses are valid reasons why it was important for Lincoln to wait to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. Each response highlights potential consequences that could have occurred if Lincoln had issued the proclamation too early.