The Battle of Antietam was significant for the Union because General Lee's plans to invade the North and receive foreign aid failed. Even though it was a draw, President Lincoln was pleased enough with the results that he made plans to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. However, Lincoln got frustrated with General McClellan and removed him from command for not being aggressive enough. The Union had 12,000 casualties and the Confederacy had 10,000 casualties making the Battle of Antietam the bloodiest single day of battle. The Emancipation Proclamation stated that all slaves in the states of rebellion were free and they could enlist for the army. Lincoln had to be very careful how he worded the document to keep the border states loyal.
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