Primary Source 1: The First Confiscation Act (1861)
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Primary Source 1: The First Confiscation Act (1861)
Author: United States Congress
Date: August 6, 1861
Link to original source: https://freedmen.umd.edu/conact1.htm
Directions: Read the source and answer the following questions to help you identify evidence that can support each claim. Click on the clues (+) for additional help.