What was one of the consequences of early confederate victories in the east? a. the union army changed its strategy to defensive b. the union army went through 3 generals in a year c. president lincoln temporarily moved out of the capitol for safety d. the union began a draft to replenish the army
The immediate aftermath of the battle was enough of a victory to give President Lincoln the confidence to release the Emancipation Proclamation which declared an end to slavery in Confederate territory.