Days of Jubilee: The Meanings of Emancipation and Total War - Lecture 16

Explore a 49-minute lecture from Yale University's "The Civil War and Reconstruction" course that delves into the complex process of emancipation following the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863. Examine the immediate effects of the Proclamation, including its impact on the Union army, slave resistance, international perceptions, and African American enlistment. Analyze factors influencing the timing of emancipation across different regions of the South, such as geography, slave society dynamics, and Union army proximity. Discover the story of Wallace Turnage and Higginson's account of the Proclamation. Gain insights into freed slaves on the battlefield, domestic criticisms, and the challenges of determining which slaves were free and eligible to fight. Access complete course materials on the Open Yale Courses website for this Spring 2008 recording.