What was the purpose of the second Confiscation Act,passed by Congress on July 17,1862?
A) It freed all slaves in Union and Confederate states.
B) It made it legal to use slaves as Union army laborers.
C) It freed the slaves of rebel masters.
D) It emancipated slaves in the border states.

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The purpose of the second Confiscation Act was to free the slaves of rebel masters. It authorized the seizure of property, including slaves, from Confederate supporters and provided for the emancipation of slaves belonging to those who were in rebellion against the United States. However, it did not apply to slaves in the border states that remained loyal to the Union.

What Was the Purpose of the Second Confiscation Act,passed by Congress