killchain
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jmlefler wrote:
jmlefler wrote:
This is true, but at that point wasn't slavery also illegal in the Union states?Well, the Proclamation was about creating chaos deep in the South. Lincoln was attempting to disrupt the war-making ability of the South by encouraging internal rebellion by the 'freed' slaves. This would require Confederate troops to return home for local control thus bleeding troops from the front.
Remember, not all slaves were freed; only those in States in rebellion.
In my mind, the Civil War was fought over whether or not this country will have a Federal Government so powerful it could militarily compel States to not only comply with Federal regulations, but be unable to leave the Republic as well.
You decide who won, the government, or the people.
Carry on.