Question

The Battle at ________ was the bloodiest day in American history with 25,000 casualties. The perceived Union victory led to Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation.

Answer 1

The Battle at Antietam was the bloodiest day in American history and led to the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Battle at Antietam was the bloodiest day in American history with 25,000 casualties. This battle took place on September 17, 1862, near the town of Sharpsburg, Maryland. While the Battle of Antietam was not a decisive Union victory, it did provide enough of a victory for President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed slaves in areas under Confederate control.