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What major factor caused the defeat of the Confederates at the Battle of Antietam in 1862?
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∙ 7y ago
The South had a low population and lackedÊa strong central government and finances during the Battle of Gettysburg. As a result, The North was able to seize and hold positions on high ground which led to their victory.Ê
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agowell first off the numbers played a big roll even though they didn't matter the Americans had like 30,00 lest soldiers but the weapons and "formations" were the main deciding factor.
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What was the battle of Nashville fought over?
The battle was fought by the Confederates to regain the control over the Tennessee, breaking through the Union front there and reach the Line of Ohio River. The Federals fought the battle to prevent the Confederates from reaching their task and to inflict them a decisive defeat.
How are the Battle of Antietam an the Emancipation Proclamation related?
The Union's victory at Antietam, was an important defeat, which President Lincoln needed, in order to issue the first portion of the Emancipation Proclamation, so that it would have an affect, and impact on the south. The battle of Antietam ended in the Union's victory on September 18, 1862, and the draft issue of the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on September 22, 1862.
Where Battle of Antietam and anaconda plan the same thing?
No. The Anaconda Plan was the original strategy of squeezing the life out of the Confederacy by blockading the ports and sealing-off the Mississippi, before advancing into the South and defeating the starving enemy. It was considered too slow for what everyone thought would be a short war. But the Union eventually adopted a plan very like it. Antieam was the battle in Maryland that halted Robert E. Lee's spectacular run of victories that had almost brought in the British on the side of the Confederates. (Lee's unexpected defeat at Antietam put that one on the back-burner, where it remained.)
What battle against vietnan was consider a big setback for the Us and a turning point in the war?
The Battle of Starlight
The emancipation proclamation was given before what battle?
Antietam. It was the unexpected Northern victory that gave Lincoln the credibility to issue this Proclamation without making it sound like a desperate measure. The battle was actually a tactical draw, not a real Northern victory, but Lincoln decided to go ahead anyway.
Lee's campaign to invade Maryland was stopped after his defeat at the Battle of?
Antietam (Sharpsburg)
Is it true a fence caused the south to lose the war?
No a fence contributed to the defeat of the confederates at Gettysburg. Specifically it helped the union defeat the south's charge (Pickets Charge) on the 3rd day of the battle. (July 3rd)
What was President Lincoln's plans to defeat the Confederates after the Battle of Antietam?
President Lincoln saw the Confederate retreat back to Virginia after the Battle of Antietam as an opportunity to severely damage the Confederate army in Virginia. He urged General McClellan to rapidly pursue Lee's army into Virginia and cut his lines of communication with Richmond. This would force Lee into another battle with the Army of the Potomac and suffer a defeat due to Lee's smaller army. This would then leave Richmond ripe for a take over.
Why did the Battle of Shiloh turn into a battle?
Because that was where the Confederates had been able to re-group after their defeat at Fort Donelson.
What is the battle in which Grant used a military tactic known as siege to defeat the Confederates?
Vicksburg.
Who won the battle of the crater?
The Confederates. It was a disgraceful and unnecessary defeat for the Union, who could have won the war in one day.
What was the battle of Nashville fought over?
The battle was fought by the Confederates to regain the control over the Tennessee, breaking through the Union front there and reach the Line of Ohio River. The Federals fought the battle to prevent the Confederates from reaching their task and to inflict them a decisive defeat.
The Union defeat at the Battle of Fredericksburg caused Lincoln to?
To replace Burnside with Hooker.
What did general e lee want from the Battle of Antietam?
He wanted to invade Pennsylvania, carrying the war into enemy territory. The British were watching carefully - they had decided to make this the test of Confederate viability, before granting official recognition and sending military aid. Lee's (accidental) defeat at Antietam caused the British to put this idea on the back-burner, where it remained.
How are the Battle of Antietam an the Emancipation Proclamation related?
The Union's victory at Antietam, was an important defeat, which President Lincoln needed, in order to issue the first portion of the Emancipation Proclamation, so that it would have an affect, and impact on the south. The battle of Antietam ended in the Union's victory on September 18, 1862, and the draft issue of the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on September 22, 1862.
Which battle in civil war had the bloodiest single day?
Antietam (Sharpsburg), September 17th 1862. It was Lee's first big defeat, and the first time that he had to fight on a ground that was not chosen by him.
Where Battle of Antietam and anaconda plan the same thing?
No. The Anaconda Plan was the original strategy of squeezing the life out of the Confederacy by blockading the ports and sealing-off the Mississippi, before advancing into the South and defeating the starving enemy. It was considered too slow for what everyone thought would be a short war. But the Union eventually adopted a plan very like it. Antieam was the battle in Maryland that halted Robert E. Lee's spectacular run of victories that had almost brought in the British on the side of the Confederates. (Lee's unexpected defeat at Antietam put that one on the back-burner, where it remained.)
