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Which of these BEST describes the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

AIt allowed slavery to remain unaltered in states who already used slave labor.
BThe President publicly endorsed the abolition of slavery in southern states.
CFormer slaves were afforded the right to join the war effort.

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DIt immediately freed the slaves throughout the country.

Verified Answer :

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It is B) The President publicly endorsed the abolition of slavery in southern states. 

With the Emancipation Proclamation , the President publicly endorsed the abolition of slavery in southern states. Lincoln's decision to support slavery's end in the south was mostly an economic decision, hoping to strike a serious blow to their ability to support agricultural endeavors. Lincoln did not ask the Border States to give up slavery.