Read this excerpt from Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. What did Lincoln recommend that the former slaves should do? And by virtue of the power and for the purpose aforesaid, I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within sald designated
States and parts of States are, and henceforward shall be free; and that the Executive Government of the United States, including the
military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons
And I hereby enjoin upon the people so declared to be free to abstain from all violence, unless in necessary self-defense; and I recommend
to them that, in all case when allowed, they labor faithfully for reasonable wages.
And I further declare and make known that such persons of suitable condition will be received into the armed service of the United States to
garrison forts, positions, stations, and other places, and to man vessels of all sorts in sald service.
And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of Justice, warranted by the Constitution upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate
judgment of mankind and the gracious favor of Almighty God.
a.
move to a different state
B.
take revenge against their masters
c
either find a job or join the military
D. remain on their plantations