Flashcards on Antietam

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Where did the Battle of Antietam take place?

Antietam Creek, Maryland

Which year did the Battle of Antietam occur?

1862

Who was the commander of the Confederate Army during the Battle of Antietam?

General Robert E. Lee

Who was the commander of the Union Army during the Battle of Antietam?

General George B. McClellan

What was the bloodiest single day battle in American history?

The Battle of Antietam

Which side suffered more casualties during the Battle of Antietam?

Both sides suffered heavy casualties

What was the main goal of the Confederate Army during the Battle of Antietam?

To win recognition from foreign powers and gain momentum in the war

What was the result of the Battle of Antietam?

It was a tactical draw, but it halted the Confederate invasion of Maryland

Why was the Battle of Antietam significant?

It gave President Lincoln the opportunity to issue the Emancipation Proclamation

Which European country was on the verge of recognizing the Confederacy if the outcome of the Battle of Antietam favored the South?

Great Britain

Who was the President of the United States during the Battle of Antietam?

Abraham Lincoln

What was the approximate number of casualties in the Battle of Antietam?

Around 23,000 casualties

What was the significance of the Cornfield during the Battle of Antietam?

It saw intense fighting and heavy casualties

Who led the famous Confederate charge known as Pickett's Charge during the Battle of Antietam?

General George Pickett

What impact did the Battle of Antietam have on foreign recognition of the Confederacy?

It prevented foreign recognition of the Confederacy

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Where did the Battle of Antietam take place?



Who was the commander of the Confederate Army during the Battle of Antietam?



Which year did the Battle of Antietam occur?



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What was the main goal of the Confederate Army during the Battle of Antietam?



What was the result of the Battle of Antietam?



What was the approximate number of casualties in the Battle of Antietam?



Why was the Battle of Antietam significant?



Which side suffered more casualties during the Battle of Antietam?



Who led the famous Confederate charge known as Pickett's Charge during the Battle of Antietam?




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