On January 1863, President Lincoln declared that all slaves in the Confederacy “shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.” Even though the proclamation didn’t actually free slaves, why was it an important turning point in the Civil War? Select the two correct responses. (2 points) Responses It resulted in the surrender of key generals for the Confederacy. It resulted in the surrender of key generals for the Confederacy. The proclamation weakened the Union's position. The proclamation weakened the Union's position. The war became a battle for human rights and freedom. The war became a battle for human rights and freedom. It opened the door for African Americans to enlist in the Union army.

Answer 1

The two correct responses that highlight the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation as a turning point in the Civil War are:

1. The war became a battle for human rights and freedom.
2. It opened the door for African Americans to enlist in the Union army.

These points reflect how the proclamation reframed the war's goals and increased the Union's resources by allowing African Americans to fight for their freedom and the preservation of the Union.

Answer 2

How did the draft law of the Union differ from the draft law of the Confederacy? (1 point) Responses The draft law of the Union included African Americans. The draft law of the Union included African Americans. The draft law of the Union offered volunteers bounties, or payments, to join. The draft law of the Union offered volunteers bounties, or payments, to join. The draft law of the Confederacy allowed wealthy men to pay for a substitution. The draft law of the Confederacy allowed wealthy men to pay for a substitution. The draft law of the Confederacy was passed after the Union law

Answer 3

The correct response that highlights a key difference between the draft law of the Union and the draft law of the Confederacy is:

The draft law of the Confederacy allowed wealthy men to pay for a substitution.

This feature of the Confederate draft law was a point of contention, as it allowed wealthier individuals to avoid service by hiring substitutes, which was not a provision included in the Union draft law.