What impact did the battle of antietam have on U. S History?

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7 April, 17:24

What impact did the battle of antietam have on U. S History?

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Ezekiel Soto · Answer 1

The battle ended the Confederate invasion of Maryland in 1862 and resulted in a Union victory. It also led to President Abraham Lincoln issuing the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862. In 1862, the American Civil War was entering its second year.