Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > History, Politics & Society > History > War and Military History > US Civil War > What battle did President Lincoln issued his Emancipation Proclamation?

What battle did President Lincoln issued his Emancipation Proclamation?

Answer:
It was after the rather lucky Union win at Antietam (Sharpsburg) in September 1862, which gave Lincoln the chance to issue the Proclamation without making it sound like a desperate measure.
First answer by Jonathan Begg. Last edit by Jonathan Begg. Contributor trust: 151 [recommend contributor recommended]. Question popularity: 2 [recommend question].

Can you answer these US Civil War questions?

What important event took place in Illinois before the start of the civil war? Answer it!
How was the north affected by the civil war? Answer it!
Was stonewall Jackson in a relationship during the civil war? Answer it!
What was the war between the states during the Civil War? Answer it!
How many military telegraphs were sent during the civil war? Answer it!

Relevant answers:

Related topics:

Home

Answer these

What is a good bio on twitter?
In: Social Network Websites
Answer it!
Is the heart a two sided pump that routes blood where it needs to go true or false?
In: Heart
Answer it!
What substance in your mouth contain an enzyme to help with digestion?
In: Digestive System
Answer it!
Why don't we discipline dolphins?
In: Dolphins and Porpoises
Answer it!
» more

Featured guides

» More