Social Studies Worksheet · Grades 5–8
The Emancipation Proclamation Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 5-8 on the Emancipation Proclamation. Students learn how Lincoln’s 1863 order declared enslaved people in the Confederacy free and changed the war, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Social Studies
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
The Emancipation Proclamation, us history
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
On January 1, 1863, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared enslaved people in the Confederacy free and made ending slavery a purpose of the Civil War. This worksheet teaches what it did and did not do, and has students match terms and explain them.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms. Section A has eight clue-matching items. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the The Civil War and The US Constitution worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the terms.
Match each clue to a term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the The Civil War Worksheet for more practice.
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The Emancipation Proclamation Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 5-8 on the Emancipation Proclamation. Students learn how Lincoln’s 1863 order declared enslaved people in the Confederacy free and changed the war, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
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