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An exploration of slavery in the United States that discusses its importance to the southern states, laws, Abraham Lincoln's "Emancipation Proclamation, " and other related topics.

Examines the Emancipation Proclamation, discussing the steps that led President Lincoln to create the document, how his views changed and how he was to address a divided country.

Presents a short study of Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, and describes the events that led up to it, the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, the Civil War, and more.

Examines the events leading up to and following Abraham Lincoln's creation of the Emancipation Proclamation, asking readers questions about how they would have handled several of the decisions the president faced regarding slavery.

Examines what the Emancipation Proclamation really meant with regards to slaves and slavery.

Discusses the reasons for Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and its impact on the institution of slavery and on the course of the Civil War.

"Imagine a five-foot-two-inch-tall woman riding a Harley eight times across the continental United States.

"Though the Emancipation Proclamation is widely thought of as having brought an end to the despicable institution of slavery in the United States, the truth is a bit more complicated.

"President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation was much more than just a series of words on a page, it was a document that promised freedom for those living in the United States as slaves.

Discusses the United States history leading up to and after the Emancipation Proclamation.

On June 19, 1865 ? two years after the Emancipation Proclamation ? Galveston, Texas became the last place in the country to learn the slaves were free.

Of all the documents in American history, Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation ranks among the most important.

Readers are given a detailed overview of how the Constitution was born and how it has been amended throughout history.

"Describes the passing of the Emancipation Proclamation, including the immediate and long reaching effects it had in the American Civil War and beyond"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the issues surrounding the Thirteenth Amendment which abolished slavery in the United States.