Emancipation Proclamation
- Due May 13, 2020 at 11:59pm
- Points 12
- Questions 12
- Available May 12, 2020 at 12am - May 28, 2020 at 11:59pm
- Time Limit None
- Allowed Attempts Unlimited
Instructions
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Learning Targets: 1. I can describe how the Battle of Antietam led to the Emancipation Proclamation 2. I can describe the effect the Emancipation Proclamation had on the Civil War. |
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1. The Battle of Antietam The bloodiest single-day battle of the Civil War took place on Sept. 17, 1862, at a place called Antietam (also called Sharpsburg). Although not a decisive win for the Union army, because General Lee's invasion of Maryland was turned back, it was considered a Northern victory. To prepare for this quiz, first watch the following videos. The first is around 2:50 minutes . The second is about 4:00 minutes . Feel free to take notes if you'd like. |
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2. The Emancipation Proclamation One of the most important documents in American History, the Emancipation Proclamation is considered an important step towards the abolition of slavery. You may read about this in our textbook in Chapter 17 Section 1, pages 537 - 541 LINK 3 |