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Battle of Antietam

Battle of Antietam. By: Andrew Kelley, Josh Termini, Andy Peralta , Alyssa Ergle, and Anastasia Braylyan. Why did the battle take place?. The South hoped to gain European recognition by winning a victory in Union Territory. Where did the battle take place?. Sharpsburg, Maryland

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Battle of Antietam

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  1. Battle of Antietam By: Andrew Kelley, Josh Termini, Andy Peralta , Alyssa Ergle, and Anastasia Braylyan

  2. Why did the battle take place? • The South hoped to gain European recognition by winning a victory in Union Territory.

  3. Where did the battle take place? • Sharpsburg, Maryland • Along the side of Antietam Creek

  4. What was the significance of this battle? • It was the bloodiest day of the Civil War.

  5. When did this battle take place? September 17, 1862

  6. How was this battle fought? • This battle was fought with breech loading rifles, mortar mounted on a rail road flat car, and a rifle barrel cannon mounted on wheels.

  7. Who were the important men of the battle? • Union - George McClellan and Ambrose Burnside • Confederate - Robert E. Lee and John Gordon

  8. Who were the important women of the battle? • Union - Emma Edmonds • Confederate - Rose O’Neal Greenhow

  9. Thank you for watching our Power Point! • The End • Roll Tide! • About the Authors: We’re BEAST!

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