Which statement accurately describes the hagia sophia? a. it was an ornate shrine built on the spot where muslims believe muhammad ascended into heaven. b. it was a fabulous palace constructed by emperor justinian to honor his wife, theodora. c. it was a formidable fortress built by the byzantines to protect trade routes through the bosporus. d. it was for many years the largest church in the world, filled with magnificent mosaics and frescoes.

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the emancipation proclamation was the aim of the war change to include the freeing of slaves in addition to preserving the union. the 13th amendment, which abolished slavery in the u.s. was passed on december 6th 1865.

as promised, lincoln waited to unveil the proclamation until he could do so with success from the union military advance. on september 22nd 1862, after a victory at antietam, he publicly announced a preliminary emancipation proclamation, declaring all slaves free in the rebellious states as of january 1st 1863.