General
What was special about the Battle of Antietam?
It was the bloodiest day in American history
Who was the president during The Battle Of Antietam(For the Union)?
Abraham Lincoln
It was called the _________ day in U.S. history?
Bloodiest
What is one of the build ups?
Land, power, The Battle of South Mountain, The Battle of Harpers Ferry, The Maryland Campaign
Who won the battle of Antietam?
It was a tactical draw but overall the union technically won
What is another name for The Battle of Antietam?
The Battle of Sharpsburg
Who was the general for the Confederacy?
Robert E. Lee
One of the Union generals was said to have invented______
Baseball
What were one of the battles that led up to this one?
The Battle of South Mountain and The Battle of Harpers Ferry
Around How Many People Died? Within 500!
Around 22,700
How long was the battle?
12 Hours
Who was the general for the Union?
George B. McClellan
Who was the letter that was on the primary sources page from and to?
From a doctor to his wife
What would did the Union gain from winning?
They were able to pass the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, power in congress, and stand therir ground
How many casualties were there on the Union and Confederates side?
Union:12,401
Confederates: 10,316
Where was the Battle of Antietam?
West Virginia
Who was the famous nurse during The Battle Of Antietam?
Clara Barton
Who made the first strike/attack?
The Union specifically Thomas Hooker
What side started the Maryland Campaign?
The Confederacy
Why did Abraham Lincoln replace McClellan?
He lost faith in him after not pursuing Robert E. Lee
What day was it?
September 17th,1862
Who did Abraham Lincoln replace George B. McClellan with?
Ambrose Burnside
What day was the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation issued?
September 22nd, 1862
What was the last battle in the Maryland Campaign?
The Battle of Antietam
When did the Emancipation Proclamation start?
January 1st, 1863