Write one to two paragraphs discussing your thoughts and prior knowledge on the question prompt: “How much has the Age of Exploration affected your life?”

in 1862, president lincoln's emancipation proclamation opened the door for african americans to enlist in the union army. although many had wanted to join the war effort earlier, they were prohibited from enlisting by a federal law dating back to 1792.

explanation:

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d. it gave farmers a way to organize for more political power