Image by kmf164 on the world map above, the highlighted line that travels from north to south is called the a. international date line b. arctic circle c. equator d. prime meridian

what are two things that greatly the american economy after the war? the huge buildup of u.s. military the beginning of the korean conflict the creation of the gi bill the marshall plan for nations

the emancipation proclamation was the aim of the war change to include the freeing of slaves in addition to preserving the union. the 13th amendment, which abolished slavery in the u.s. was passed on december 6th 1865.

as promised, lincoln waited to unveil the proclamation until he could do so with success from the union military advance. on september 22nd 1862, after a victory at antietam, he publicly announced a preliminary emancipation proclamation, declaring all slaves free in the rebellious states as of january 1st 1863.