Question

Which describes Southerners' reaction to President Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

A.
They knew that defeat in the war would mean the complete end of slavery.

B.
They saw it as a sign that the North was near defeat and the South would win the war.

C.
They believed that a negotiated peace with the North was now possible.

D.
They felt confident that England would now join the Confederate side.

Answer 1

The best option from the list would be that "They knew that defeat in the war would mean the complete end of slavery," since it showed that the North was willing to use any means necessary to end the institution. 

Answer 2

Answer:A. They knew that defeat in the war would mean the complete end of slavery because Abraham Lincoln signed a something with Robert E. Lee that's why Robert E. Lee was not trusted in that state.