The Battle of Antietam in 1862 Was Considered a Major

question 18

Multiple Choice

The Battle of Antietam in 1862 was considered a major turning point of the Civil War because .

• A) the victory afforded President Lincoln the opportunity to issue the Emancipation Proclamation
• B) it was the last time Confederate troops would enter Union territory
• C) General Robert E. Lee was never again as aggressive for the rest of the campaign in Virginia
• D) Confederate forces were forced to hurriedly withdraw into the Carolinas

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