The Emancipation Proclamation:

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The Emancipation Proclamation was justified as a military necessity because it helped to weaken the Confederate war effort by depriving them of their labor force. However, it did not immediately free all slaves, as it only applied to those in Confederate-held territories. Additionally, while it did strain relations with Britain and France, it also helped to prevent them from recognizing the Confederacy and providing them with support. The proclamation also reflected Lincoln's evolving moral views on slavery, but this was not its primary justification or effect. It did not call for a slave uprising.