As a result of the Emancipation Proclamation,
A) Democrats made significant political gains in the Northwest by capitalizing on voters' racist fears.
B) Republican politicians vigorously defended the cause of racial justice and black equality.
C) the Republican party refused to renominate Lincoln in 1864.
D) Democrats vigorously defended the cause of racial justice and black equality.

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The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, declared all slaves in Confederate-held territory to be forever free. This move was controversial and led to significant political backlash. In the Northwest, Democrats were able to make gains by appealing to racist fears among the white population, who were concerned about the implications of freeing slaves and the potential competition for jobs and social standing. This choice accurately reflects the political dynamics and reactions following the Emancipation Proclamation.

As a Result of the Emancipation Proclamation