What document changed the purpose of the Civil War from one of states' rights to that of slavery?

1. the Thirteenth Amendment

2. Declaration of Independence

3. Emancipation Proclamation

4. the Fugitive Slave Law

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What document changed the purpose of the Civil War from one of states' rights to that of slavery?

1. the Thirteenth Amendment

2. Declaration of Independence

3. Emancipation Proclamation

4. the Fugitive Slave Law

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Question - What document changed the purpose of the Civil War from one of states' rights to that of slavery?

1. the Thirteenth Amendment

2. Declaration of Independence

3. Emancipation Proclamation

4. the Fugitive Slave Law

Answer - 3. Emancipation proclamation

Extra information - The Emancipation did not free all the slaves but only those who were living in the states that were not controlled by the union. This was due to Abraham Lincoln's war powers.

What document changed the purpose of the Civil War from one of states' rights to that of slavery?1. the Thirteenth Amendment2. Declaration of Independence3. Emancipation Proclamation4. the Fugitive Slave Law

What document changed the purpose of the Civil War from one of states' rights to that of slavery?

1. the Thirteenth Amendment

2. Declaration of Independence

3. Emancipation Proclamation

4. the Fugitive Slave Law