The grange movement began when <span>Kelley in 1867 began as an organization "the </span><span>Patrons of Husbandry" he hoped this would bring farmers together for educational discussions and social purposes.</span>
U.S. had desperately tried to stay neutral, but ties to Britain, propaganda, the sinking of ships by German U-boats, and a German attempt in the Zimmermann Note to get Mexico to declare war on the U.S. pushed the U.S. to getting involved.
<span>"The Battle of Antietam was one of the most important events of the American Civil War.
... The battle ended the Confederate invasion of Maryland in 1862 and
resulted in a Union victory. It also led to President Abraham Lincoln
issuing the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862."
These are not my words, there from study.com / hope this will help you
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