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The Emancipation Proclamation: An Essay Planning Worksheet

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the significance and impact of the Emancipation Proclamation during the American Civil War.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#The War (1861-1865)
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Emancipation Proclamation
#Analyse the reasons behind the Emancipation Proclamation
#Evaluate the impact of the Proclamation on the Civil War and slavery
#Compare different perspectives on the Proclamation

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The Emancipation Proclamation: An Essay Planning Worksheet

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Essay Planning: The Emancipation Proclamation

Essay Title/Question:

To what extent did the Emancipation Proclamation change the course of the Civil War?

Introduction thesis: Outline your understanding of the Proclamation's significance in the context of the Civil War.

Point 1: The strategic and military impact

Explain how the Emancipation Proclamation affected the Union's war effort, including the inclusion of freed slaves in the Union army.

Point 2: The moral and political significance

Analyse how the Proclamation shifted the moral purpose of the war and influenced international opinion.

Counter-argument: Compare arguments that suggest the Proclamation had limited immediate military effects but was more symbolic.

Conclusion: Outline your overall view on the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation in changing the course of the Civil War.

1.
Explain the main reasons Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Describe how the Emancipation Proclamation impacted the Union's military strategy. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the views of supporters and opponents of the Emancipation Proclamation. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Outline the international perspective on the Emancipation Proclamation. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
5.
Explain how the Emancipation Proclamation changed the moral purpose of the Civil War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Analyse the limitations of the Emancipation Proclamation as a tool for ending slavery. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Compare the short-term and long-term effects of the Emancipation Proclamation. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Write a conclusion summarizing your overall view on the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation in the Civil War. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
9.
Explain how the Emancipation Proclamation influenced the future of civil rights in America. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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