Question

question 20 of 20
what step did lincoln announce after the battle of antietam?

a. freeing the slaves in the confederacy

b. freeing the slaves in the border states

c. putting an end to the sale of slaves

d. freeing all the slaves within the united states

Explanation:

After the Battle of Antietam, Lincoln announced the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared the freedom of slaves in the Confederate states (the Confederacy). Option B is incorrect as border states weren't included in this initial proclamation. Option C is not related to what Lincoln announced after Antietam. Option D is incorrect because the Emancipation Proclamation initially only applied to Confederate - held areas, not the entire US (border states and Union - held Confederate areas were exceptions at first).

Answer:

A. Freeing the slaves in the Confederacy