Which of the following was the significance of the Battle of Antietam relative to the Emancipation Proclamation?

Question

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The Union victory gave Lincoln the strength and support needed for the issuance of the proclamation.

The Union victory gave Lincoln the strength and support needed for the issuance of the proclamation. - no response given

The site served as the location where Lincoln declared the proclamation.

The site served as the location where Lincoln declared the proclamation. - incorrect

The Confederate victory fueled more anger over the loss of life of African Americans.

The Confederate victory fueled more anger over the loss of life of African Americans. - no response given

It highlighted the weakness of the Union, prompting Lincoln to reverse his course of action by issuing the proclamation.

Answer 1

The correct significance of the Battle of Antietam relative to the Emancipation Proclamation is:

The Union victory gave Lincoln the strength and support needed for the issuance of the proclamation.

The Battle of Antietam, fought on September 17, 1862, was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history and was considered a strategic victory for the Union. The outcome provided President Abraham Lincoln with the political momentum he needed to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, which announced his intent to free the enslaved people in the Confederate states.