I issued a proclamation that freed the slaves during the Civil War. Who am I?
Category: History · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think of the U.S. president during the Civil War.
Answer
Abraham Lincoln
Explanation
Abraham Lincoln is known for the Emancipation Proclamation which freed enslaved people in Confederate states.
This is an easy history riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is Abraham Lincoln.
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