Question

The Battle of Antietam, September 17, 1862, is considered pivotal to the outcome of the Civil War because it:________.

Answer 1

It decided the fate of this war

Step-by-step explanation:

This was because the confederates were trying to push into Washington but the union was lucky enough to halt the advance, which if they couldn't then most likely Washington DC would've been in confederate hands. Not only that, but the battle also earned the title of being one of the most one-day bloodiest battles of the civil war.

Answer 2

Answer:forestalled the possibility of European intevention

Step-by-step explanation:

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