Week 8 Discussion: What were the limitations of the Emancipation Proclamation is

Week 8 Discussion:
What were the limitations of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Lincoln? Explain the need for a 13th Amendment.
What were the opportunities and limits of freedom during Reconstruction? (ex. legislation, voting, amendments, schools, etc.)
How do today’s debates about voting restrictions (ex. limits on mail voting) compare to voting restrictions during Reconstruction?