Which of the following was a direct military consequence of the Emancipation Proclamation?
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Correct answer: The Union began the large-scale enlistment of African American soldiers
The proclamation explicitly authorized the recruitment of African Americans into the armed forces. By the war's end, approximately 180,000 African Americans had served in the Union Army, providing a vital boost to Northern manpower.
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