Global Impact

This passage describes how the Emancipation Proclamation influenced other nations, especially Britain and France. At first, these countries considered supporting the Confederacy, but the Proclamation made them reconsider because they opposed slavery. Without their help, the South struggled to get weapons and supplies. The Proclamation became a powerful message to the world that the U.S. opposed slavery. This helped the Union gain international support and momentum toward victory.

By reading globally focused texts, students learn how U.S. history connected to world events. They practice drawing conclusions about cause and effect across nations. Complex vocabulary such as “recognizing,” “abolitionists,” and “momentum” enriches word usage. Students also build summarizing and synthesis skills by combining domestic and international perspectives. Exposure to multiple angles of one event encourages flexible, analytical thinking.