in 1862, president lincoln's emancipation proclamation opened the door for african americans to enlist in the union army. although many had wanted to join the war effort earlier, they were prohibited from enlisting by a federal law dating back to 1792.
What event ensured england safe passage to colonize north america? a) many englishmen desired more religious freedom than the king allowed. b) england's government decided to take advantage of america's wealth of resources. c) england's defeat of the spanish armada in 1588 opened up the seaways. d) cabot claimed the north atlantic coast for england in 1497.