If a drama critic calls a play a "cathartic experience," what is she saying?

I’m pretty sure it’s like an emotional release

Explanation:

A cathartic experience is when the person experiencing it feels very strongly about the performance. The phrase means that the play made the critic emotionally moved or touched.

in 1862, president lincoln's emancipation proclamation opened the door for african americans to enlist in the union army. although many had wanted to join the war effort earlier, they were prohibited from enlisting by a federal law dating back to 1792.

explanation:

living during the great depression had a major affect on the mentality many people. a good portion of people who lived during that time do not trust banks. this is likely the result of the many widespread bank failures in the 30s that caused people to lose their life savings.