Question

How did the Battle of Antietam affect the North and the South?

Answer 1

The Battle of Antietam ultimately affected the North and the South because 1) it was the bloodiest day in all of US history (both sides lost a lot of men) and 2)Lincoln was able to draft the Emancipation Proclamation.

Explanation:

Here are the number of casualties, or number of people who died or were injured, during the Battle of Antietam
As can be seen in the chart, both sides suffered heavy losses, but at the end of the battle, the Union won the victory. This victory gave Lincoln the ability and license to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, which would eventually give slaves freedom during and after the Civil War.

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