The Emancipation Proclamation was an executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. It declared that all slaves in Confederate territory were set free.
Related terms
Slavery: Slavery refers to a system where people are treated as property and forced to work without consent or pay.
Abolitionists: Abolitionists were individuals who actively fought against slavery and worked towards its elimination.
13th Amendment: The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery throughout all states in America.