The Emancipation Proclamation only applied to slavery in the states engaged in the rebellion against the United States. It did not end slavery in states that did not secede. Not surprisingly, the Confederacy ignored it.
After the Confederacy surrendered in April 1865 the Proclamation was enforced. But, at that point the Confederacy was occupied territory and had not regained their statehood, so they had no states rights. The 13th Amendment was ratified later that year and unequivocally made slavery unconstitutional.
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The Emancipation Proclamation only applied to slavery in the states engaged in the rebellion against the United States. It did not end slavery in states that did not secede. Not surprisingly, the Confederacy ignored it.
After the Confederacy surrendered in April 1865 the Proclamation was enforced. But, at that point the Confederacy was occupied territory and had not regained their statehood, so they had no states rights. The 13th Amendment was ratified later that year and unequivocally made slavery unconstitutional.
Thanks for the education. Thats what I love about gaw. Post an opinion, ask a question and get quality information back rather than snow flakes peeing themselves.
Your welcome. It’s an era that interests me, mainly because my Great Great Grandfather was a Union Soldier.