It led immediately to Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, declaring all Southern slaves to be 'thenceforward and forever free', and turning it into a war on slavery. This would prevent the British from helping the Confederates (which they were planning to do) because it would make them look pro-slavery.
Lincoln had had to wait all summer for a Northern victory that would give him the credibility to make this announcement.
what is the significance of the battle of Antietam
what is the significance of the battle of Antietam
Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest battle of all
The union won the battle Antietam in Maryland. It was the bloodiest battle in the war.
The Battle of Antietam ended in Semptember 17 1862.
not Antietam war, BATTLE of Antietam
Yes on 17 September 1862 in the bloodiest single day of battle in American History to date at what is called the Battle of Antietam.
The Confederates called Antietam the Battle of Sharpsburg.
The great battle of Gettysburg NEW RESPONDENT The Battle of Antietam.
The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest day of the Civil War
there was no battle of antietam
what is the significance of the battle of Antietam