The emancipation proclamation affected the union's civil war efforts by allowing the union to turn its attention away from slavery. increasing the number of troops who could join the union. forcing southern slaveholders to free enslaved people. forcing northern african americans to join the union army.

What impact did company towns have on working conditions? company towns were ideal places to live because of the cheap prices of company stores. entertainment value in company towns made them attractions for those in rural areas. education provided by company towns workers to progress in the company. conditions in some towns indebted workers to trap them in the labor system.