Question

why did those sympathetic to slavery in union border states such as kentucky and delaware not support the emancipation proclamation? select the best answer from the choices provided. a. it freed enslaved people on their plantations; therefore, it made them poorer. b. it set a time limit for freeing all enslaved people, even in loyal states. c. it did not distinguish between loyal areas and rebel areas. d. it looked as if it was a sign of nationwide emancipation in the future.

Explanation:

Those sympathetic to slavery in Union - Border States were concerned that the Emancipation Proclamation would free their enslaved labor force, which was a major source of their economic wealth. Option A correctly states that it would free enslaved people on their plantations, making them poorer. The Emancipation Proclamation was mainly targeted at rebel areas, but for those with economic interests in slavery in border - states, the freeing of enslaved people was a direct threat to their livelihoods.

Answer:

A. It freed enslaved people on their plantations; therefore, it made them poorer.