Which of the Following Describes the Historical Significance of the September

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the historical significance of the September 1862 Battle of Antietam?

• A) After the battle,President Lincoln relieved General Lee of command of the Union armies.
• B) The result of the battle allowed Lincoln to declare all slaves nationwide free.
• C) The day of the battle remains the bloodiest single day in U.S.military history.
• D) After a long siege,the defeat of Confederate forces allowed U.S.control of the Mississippi River.

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Definitions:

William Henry Harrison

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Citizen

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