Read Chapters 13-14 and the Emancipation Proclamation. Once all reading is complete, respond to the following items:

In early 1863, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.

• Why did Lincoln decide to issue the Proclamation at this particular time?
• What factors determined this decision?
• What did the President hope to gain?
• What were the limitations of the Proclamation, and what was its larger historical significance?

You are required to submit an initial posting that addresses the items above. You are also expected to respond to the posting of at least one other student. Your response should address why you agree/disagree with their posting.

Minimum word counts for this assignment are as follows:  Initial Post = 200 words; Peer Response = 100 words.  These are minimum word counts–you can write more.  Be aware that only your answers count to the word counts (retyping questions into your post does not count toward the word count).

Be sure that you fully address the questions, providing detailed analysis and historical context.  Do not cut-and-paste from sources, but instead use your own words to answer in both the initial post and peer response.