The Battle of Antietam

What date was the Battle of Antietam?

• April 12, 1861

• September 17, 1862

• November 1, 1862

• July 1, 1863

The North called the battle Antietam, the South called it?

• Pittsburg Landing

• Manassas

• Sharpsburg

• Gettysburg

Who was the leader of the Union Forces?

• Robert E. Lee

• George C. McClellan

Who were the Generals of the Confederacy?

• Lee, Jackson

• Lee, Grant

• McClellan, Lee

• Sherman, Grant

What aided the Union forces before the battle?

• Receiving a new commander

• Developing a system of spies to find Confederate battle secrets

• Finding marching orders from the Confederacy

• Sickness sweeping through Confederate forces

Robert E. Lee's order to all his troops was known as?

• Special Order 191

• Special Order 51

• Special Order 150

• Special Order 1

2. How did the Battle of Antietam impact both the Union and Confederate armies?

• Antietam saw more than 20,000 soldiers killed and wounded on a single day- making it bloodiest day in American military history

• Robert E. Lee claimed this day as a victory for the South

• Confederate Armies were able to survive the onslaught of the Union Army

• The Union armies lost more men to the South than any other battle.

Which state did General Lee hope to convince to join the Confederacy after a victory in Antietam?

• Florida
• Maryland
• New York
• Pennsylvania

Which Union General did Lincoln fire after the battle?

• Grant
• McClellan
• Lawler
• Smith

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

• Union
• Confederacy