What was the stated aim of the Emancipation Proclamation?
A. to free all slaves in the US
B. to free slaves behind Confederate lines
C. to free slaves in Union slave states
D. to enlist slaves in the Union army
Answer: B. to free slaves behind Confederate lines
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A) He was victorious and held Russian territory until his death. B) He was repulsed by the superior Russian forces of Tsar Alexander I. C) Napoleon had to withdraw before entering Russia due to the weather. D) He suffered the worst defeat of his career due to a lack of supplies and preparation. E) He was joined by Prussia and Austria and was still defeated.
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