Question

The Battle of Antietam led directly to which of the following

the issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation

Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House

the Union loss at Gettysburg

the total war tactics used by General Sherman

Answer 1

The answer in A, the first option

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The battle of Antietam was known as the bloodiest war that happened in America. Here, the Union won the battle which led to the Emancipation Proclamation. The proclamation was given by President Lincoln who declared the freedom of slaves in the South. This immediately helped the slaves escape the Confederates and go to the Union based areas.