Each of the following events occurred as a result of the annual nile floods except

a. the land remained fertile

b. the riverbanks overflowed

c. black silt was left on the land

d. the cataracts became passable

The correct answer is D) The cataracts became passable

Explanation:

The River Nile has supported various civilizations since thousands of years including the famous Ancient Egyptian Civilization.

While the area is generally known for its dry desert, the Nile River used to flood every year. This overflow left a lot of black silt which made the surroundings areas very fertile.

The fertile land meant people starting living and farming near the river, giving life to thousands of years of continuous human presence.

However, the problem was cataracts are not caused by Nile floods.

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.