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What was the purpose of Confederate General Robert E. Lee's invasion of the North?
What was the purpose of Confederate General Robert E. Lee's invasion of the North?
- To gain European recognition for the Confederacy
- To gain control of Washington, D)C
- To demoralize the Union (correct)
- To abolish slavery
Who did President Abraham Lincoln appoint to command the Union Army of the Potomac?
Who did President Abraham Lincoln appoint to command the Union Army of the Potomac?
- General Robert E) Lee
- General Ulysses S. Grant
- Major General George B) McClellan (correct)
- General William T. Sherman
What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam?
What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam?
- It prevented a Union invasion of the South
- It led to the abolition of slavery
- It resulted in a decisive victory for the Union
- It marked a crucial moment in the American Civil War (correct)
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- The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862, near Sharpsburg, Maryland.
- It remains the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, with over 22,000 casualties.
- Confederate General Robert E. Lee sought to invade the North to demoralize the Union, influence the mid-term elections, and gain European recognition for the Confederacy.
- President Abraham Lincoln appointed Major General George B. McClellan to command the Union Army of the Potomac and protect Washington, D.C.
- McClellan intercepted Lee's divided forces after discovering Special Order 191.
- The battle was fought in three phases, with the Union gaining ground but ultimately failing to achieve a decisive victory.
- The battle prevented a Confederate invasion of the North and bolstered Union morale.
- The Emancipation Proclamation was issued after the battle, altering the war's purpose from preserving the Union to abolishing slavery.
- The Battle of Antietam marked a crucial moment in the American Civil War.
- The immense loss of life and courage demonstrated serve as a stark reminder of the sacrifices made during this pivotal period in American history.
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