Short term
* A short term effect of the proclamation was that Lincoln & the Republicans took a hit in the 1862 fall elections.
* Another one is that Lincoln was able to begin to gather support for a permanent end to slavery throughout the nation
* Also another one is It became more difficult and soon became impossible for British leaders to supported the Confederacy,because there was widespread popular opposition in England to a war in support of slavery.
* Another one is that Lincoln was able to begin to gather support for a permanent end to slavery throughout the nation
* Also another one is It became more difficult and soon became impossible for British leaders to supported the Confederacy,because there was widespread popular opposition in England to a war in support of slavery.
Long Term
* A long term Effect of the Emancipation Proclamation is that there are no more slaves
* Another long term effect is that all African Americans can fight in the army
* Also another one is still not all blacks are treated equal.
* Another long term effect is that all African Americans can fight in the army
* Also another one is still not all blacks are treated equal.