Civil War: Emancipation and Antietam

What was the main purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• To end the Civil War immediately

• To free all slaves in the Confederate states

• To free all slaves in the United States

• To declare war on the Confederacy

Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ulysses S. Grant

On what date was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

• July 4, 1861

• January 1, 1863

• December 25, 1862

• April 9, 1865

Which battle is considered the first major battle of the Civil War?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Shiloh

The Battle of Antietam is known for being:

• The longest battle of the Civil War

• The bloodiest single-day battle in American history

• The final battle of the Civil War

• A battle fought entirely at sea

Which side won the Battle of Antietam?

• The Union

• The Confederacy

• It was a draw

• The British

What was a significant outcome of the Battle of Antietam?

• The Confederacy gained control of Washington, D.C.

• The Union gained a decisive victory

• It led to the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The war ended

What was the main goal of the Union in the Civil War?

• To expand territory

• To preserve the Union

• To gain independence

• To establish a monarchy

Which battle marked the first invasion of the North by the Confederate Army?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Shiloh

Who was the Confederate general at the Battle of Antietam?

• Robert E. Lee

• Stonewall Jackson

• J.E.B. Stuart

• James Longstreet