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For what is the Battle of Antietam best known?

A. It was the greatest Union victory in the Civil War
B. It was the greatest Confederate victory in the Civil War
C. It was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War
D. It was the battle by which the South gained recognition in Great Britain

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c. bloodiest battle of the civil war :)

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The Battle of Antietam is best known because it was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. It was totaled 22,717 losses and this is the two sides combined . Also the first major battle if the Civil War that took place on Union soil. The battle took place on Sept. 17th, 1862.

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