Unit 2: Project Please explain in a Video presentation of at least 500 words how the Emancipation Proclam

 Unit 2: Project

Please explain in a Video presentation of at least 500 words how the Emancipation Proclamation was a game changer for the Civil War. Include how it affected the goal of the Civil War, the combatants, and how it influenced foreign nations' decisions as to whether or not to support one side over the other in the war. You can consider the following in your essay:

1. How were slaves treated?
2. What were the underlying factors for the continuation of slavery? 
3. How did slaves influence America's economy during the time of slavery? Do you think America would have prospered into one of the most powerful countries had it not been for the economic prosperity of slavery? Explain why or why not.
4. What was the significance of President Lincoln’s election?

Presentation Software

You may choose which presentation software or program works best for you. If you have access to Microsoft PowerPoint (Login in with your Microsoft 365 account), this is a good option.

You may use any digital program of your choice. Some free online options to consider are:

• StoryBoardThat
• Animoto (Login with AHS Student Account) [email protected] - username and password – Ahs687X!$
• Draw.i.o   (FREE – Google Email account and Google Drive access needed)
• Google Slides   (FREE – Google Email account and Google Drive access needed)
• Animaker  (FREE – No other accounts needed)
• Powtoon (FREE – No other accounts needed)
• Biteable (FREE – No other accounts needed)
• Prezi (FREE – No other accounts needed)