Antietam North
How many soldiers died approximately?
23,000 men
What year and month did the Battle of Antietam happen?
September, 1862
Who was the Union general for this battle?
General George C Mead
What side was General Lee on during the Civil War?
The South (Confederacy)
Who won the Battle of Antietam?
Officially, it was a draw but the Union was considered the victor because they suffered less losses and pushed Lee back to Virginia
Who was the Confederate general through the war's FULL name?
Robert E. Lee
Who won the Battle of Gettysburg?
The Union
Which general led the charge up Gettysburg?
General George Pickett
What was the name of the town where the Battle of Antietam was fought?
Sharpsburg
What state did the Southern army run away to?
Virginia
What was the name of the Ridge that the soldiers in Pickett's charge charged?
Cemetery ridge
Double Jeopardy!!!!!!! Had General Pickett fought in any major battle before
No, Gettysburg was his first
Was McCellan fired after this battle?
Yes
How did this battle impact the South?
How many soldiers died in this battle
more than 40,000
How long was Pickett's charge (in yards)?
400 yards
How many people died in the Battle of Antietam?
23,000
What was the name of Lee's battle plan?
Special order 191
How did this battle impact the North?
How many soldiers died in Pickett's charge?
6,555