The Emancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1862 by President Abraham Lincoln. This was a huge turning point in the war, and was issued as a result of the Union victory at the Battle of Antietam. This proclamation freed all slaves in the states in rebellion, however border states and northern states were not affected.

The Emancipation Proclamation added "moral force" to the minds of the Union. In addition, after nit was issued the Union army started accepting black soldiers.