The Battle of Antietam was the single bloodiest day of the American Civil War and is considered one of the major turning points of the war. ... The North was able to use the victory to raise morale, keep the South from gaining diplomatic recognition, and emancipate the slaves in the rebel states.
One of the main reasons why Andrew Johnson faced difficulty implementing his Reconstruction plans is because he face harsh opposition in Congress--both by Radical Republicans and Democrats alike.
