Civil War: Antietam, Emancipation, and Photography

Today we will tackle Antietam and the Emancipation Proclamation.

Civil War Statement:
The Battle of Antietam gave Lincoln the motivation to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.

• Why was the Battle of Antietam significant?
• How was the northern army able to be successful in this battle?
• What was the Emancipation Proclamation, and what impact did it have on the war?

After that, we will be Analyzing Civil War Photography!