What effect did this statement from abraham lincoln have on the nation? a) it freed the slaves in the rebellious states. b) it resulted in south carolina seceding from the union. c) it brought about the surrender of the confederate states. d) it freed cherokee and creek indians who had been forcibly placed on reservations.

The statement from Abraham Lincoln have on the nation freed the slaves in the rebellious states.

Option A

Explanation:

This is a snippet from the Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln on 1st January 1863. It announced that all the held slave shall be free and that is forever within the rebel states. During the Civil war, black soldiers also allowed to participate in the northern army and navy due to proclamation's announcement.

This gave moral support to the north that also strengthened the northern army both politically and militarily. This bold move was a milestone that led away to destruct the slavery.

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