Question

the emancipation proclamation motivated enslaved african - americans in the south to do what? remain neutral in the war effort; actively oppose the union army; flee north or help union troops

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the context of the Emancipation Proclamation and the situation of African - Americans in the South during the Civil War:

Step 1: Analyze Option 1 - "remain neutral in the war effort"

During the Civil War, especially after the Emancipation Proclamation (which declared slaves in Confederate - held territory to be free), African - Americans in the South had strong incentives related to freedom. The idea of remaining neutral was not in line with their desire for freedom and their view of the Union as a force that could bring an end to slavery. So this option is incorrect.

Step 2: Analyze Option 2 - "actively oppose the Union army"

The Union army was seen by many African - Americans as a force that could help them achieve freedom, as the Union was fighting against the Confederacy which upheld slavery. African - Americans had no reason to actively oppose the Union army. So this option is incorrect.

Step 3: Analyze Option 3 - "flee north or help Union troops"

The Emancipation Proclamation made it clear that the Union was fighting for the cause of ending slavery (at least in Confederate - controlled areas). African - Americans in the South, who were enslaved or living under the threat of slavery, saw the Union as their hope for freedom. Many chose to flee north to escape slavery and find freedom, and many others chose to help the Union troops, for example, by serving as spies, guides, laborers, or even enlisting in the Union army. This option aligns with the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation on the actions of African - Americans in the South.

Answer:

flee north or help Union troops