Increased the Intensity of War
- Although the Emancipation Proclamation did not end slavery, it increased the intensity of the war.
- Because the issue of slavery was so emotional, once the war became about slavery, it added a new level of intensity.
- After the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863, every step of the Union troops advanced the cause of freedom.
- The Emancipation Proclamation raised emotions on both sides with the Union strongly fighting for freedom.