Important people
What was the role of Robert E. Lee?
He was the confederate general.
What was Antietam named after?
A creek
Where was the proclamation signed?
The White House
True or False? This battle is known as the bloodiest day in US history.
True
What did Clara Barton do on the battlefield?
She went around giving aid to the soldiers.
Who issued and signed the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
Where was the Emancipation proclamation signed?
In the White House
True or False? The South listened to the Emancipation Proclamation.
False
Which generals fought in the battle?
Robert E. Lee and George McClellan
How many meters did the average rifle range?
1000 meters
Who was the main union general?
Ulysses S. Grant
What city did the battle of Antietam take place in?
Sharpsburg
What was the Emancipation proclamation also called?
Proclamation 95
What year was the battle of Antietam?
1862
Where did the Battle of Shiloh occur?
Tennessee
Who had the nickname "Angel of the Battlefield?"
Clara Barton
Where was the red cross founded?
In Washington DC
What did the Emancipation proclamation change?
It changed the federal legal status or...
It stated that slaves were free
(extra points for both)
What was McClellan's mistake with the battle?
He overestimated the confederate numbers.
How many years did it take Clara Barton to establish the Red Cross?
4 years
Who was the Union general during the battle of Antietam.
George McClellan
Where is Sharpsburg located?
Maryland
When was the executive order issued by Lincoln?
1863
How many people were dead, wounded, or missing in this battle?
a. about 15000
b. about 37000
c. about 22, 000
C. The exact number is 22,717
What were the two items that caused 90% of the casualties in the battles?
The rifle and the Minié bullet