Antietam: 10 days that unexpectedly changed america

Which side believed a victory in Antietam will result in European support?

• Union
• Confederacy

The bloodiest single day in American military history ended in a draw, but the Confederate retreat gave Abraham Lincoln the “victory” he desired before issuing the

• Declaration of Independence.
• 13th Amendment.
• Gettysburg Address.
• Emancipation Proclamation.

True or False: The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest single-day battle in American History.

• True
• False

According to the video, which side won the battle of Antietam?

• North
• South
• Neither side was a clear winner
• The East

Which Union General did Lincoln fire after the battle?

• Grant
• McClellan
• Lawler
• Smith

How did photographs play are part in this particular battle?

• Photos were used to send postcards home
• For the first time, photos showed those far away the horrors of war
• Photos made people love war even more
• Photos were used to distract the other side

This battle was enough of a victory for Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation

• Gettysburg
• Antietam 
• Fort Sumter
• Vicksburg

This battle convinced France & Britain it was not a good idea to aid the South

• Gettysburg
• Vicksburg
• Appomattox
• Antietam 

What battle is considered the bloodiest single day in American history?

• Shiloh
• Antietam
• New Orleans
• 2nd Bull Run

to free

• emancipate
• flank
• rations
• dysentery