Which territories were covered by Lincoln's emancipation order?
ANorthern free states outside the rebellion
BSpecified areas remaining in rebellion
CLoyal border states remaining in the Union
DEvery state throughout the United States
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Specified areas remaining in rebellion
The proclamation applied to specified rebellious areas and exempted loyal border states and certain Union-held areas.
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