Question

1. match the descriptions with the terms. abraham lincoln waited to take action until after this event lest the union be seen as weak. black abolitionists operated as northern spies by using special knocks, secret codes, and passwords. enslaved people in texas heard the official announcement of the emancipation proclamation signed two and a half years before. abraham lincoln took action when the lack of military manpower became an issue. lincoln league, militia act, juneteenth, battle of antietam
2. how did the u.s. government recognize the bravery of black sailors and soldiers? they earned more than 25 medals of honor. they were provided monetary awards and pensions. they were allowed a special parade in the confederate capital of richmond, virginia. they were granted land grants in the west.

Explanation:

1. Abraham Lincoln waited to take action until after this event lest the Union be seen as weak: The Battle of Antietam was a significant Union - victory that gave Lincoln the political strength to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.

Black abolitionists operated as Northern spies by using special knocks, secret codes, and passwords: There is no specific term from the list directly related to this description in a well - known, exclusive way.
Enslaved people in Texas heard the official announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation signed two and a half years before: Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas finally learned of their freedom.
Abraham Lincoln took action when the lack of military manpower became an issue: The Militia Act allowed for the enlistment of African - Americans in the Union Army to address manpower shortages.

1. Black sailors and soldiers earned more than 25 Medals of Honor as a recognition of their bravery during the Civil War.

Answer:

1. Battle of Antietam; Juneteenth; Militia Act
2. They earned more than 25 Medals of Honor.