Question

the emancipation proclamation, present by ------- proclaimed that all slaves were free in ------- and turned the focus of the war towards -------. which of the following correctly fills in the blanks in the correct order?

jefferson davis
the states fighting the union
preserving the union
abraham lincoln
all the states
ending slavery

Explanation:

1. The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by Abraham Lincoln.
2. It proclaimed freedom for slaves in the states fighting the Union (Confederate states).
3. The focus of the war then turned towards ending slavery (along with preserving the Union, but the proclamation's direct impact was on slavery in rebel states and shifting war goals related to slavery). So the correct order of filling the blanks (from the options) should follow this historical context: Abraham Lincoln (issuer), the states fighting the union (where slaves were declared free), and ending slavery (war focus shift).

Answer:

1. Abraham Lincoln
2. The states fighting the union
3. Ending slavery