Correct answer only ! 'tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances, with any portion of the foreign world. george washington, farewell address, september 19, 1796 which precedent of washington’s can best be seen in the quote? a. presidents should only serve two terms b. avoid forming political parties c. formation of a cabinet d. non-intervention policy

the emancipation proclamation was the aim of the war change to include the freeing of slaves in addition to preserving the union. the 13th amendment, which abolished slavery in the u.s. was passed on december 6th 1865.

as promised, lincoln waited to unveil the proclamation until he could do so with success from the union military advance. on september 22nd 1862, after a victory at antietam, he publicly announced a preliminary emancipation proclamation, declaring all slaves free in the rebellious states as of january 1st 1863.