Battle of Antietam Flashcards
When did Lee’s invasion of Maryland begin?
3 September 1862
How many troops did Lee have when he invaded Maryland?
55,000
When was the Battle of Antietam fought?
17th September 1862
Lee divided his forces. This meant that he had how many troops in a defensive position when attacked by how many of McClellan’s troops?
Lee- 18,000 men
McClellan- 87,000 men
Who commanded the Union forces at Antietam?
General George McClellan
Union vs Confederate casualties at Antietam?
12,400 Union vs 10,300 Confederacy
Antietam is considered the bloodiest day in US military history- how many soldiers were killed?
3650
Why wasn’t Antietam a more decisive victory?
McClellan failed to pursue Lee’s army, allowing the Confederate forces to retreat to Virginia
What did Lincoln issue following the Battle of Antietam?
The Emancipation Proclamation
When did Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation?
22nd September 1862 (taking effect 1st January 1863)
Did the Emancipation Proclamation immediately free any slaves?
No- only applied to slaves in Confederate-held territories which the Union didn’t control and not slave states which remained in the Union
What did the Battle of Antietam and the Emancipation Proclamation mean for foreign support of the Confederacy?
They ended any hope that Britain or France would recognise the Confederacy
What happened to McClellan after Antietam?
Lincoln removed him from command for failing to pursue Lee’s retreating army
