The correct answer is the Battle of Antietam.
The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest battle in the Civil War. Roughly 22,000 were killed. However, this battle gave the Union a victory in terms of strategic location. This "victory" gave Lincoln the confidence to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. The Emancipation Proclamation stated that slaves "in all rebellious states" (meaning the Confederacy). This did not sit well with the Confederates and practically all the states ignored it since they considered themselves part of another country anyways.
Answer:
The Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia met between May and September of 1787 to address the problems of the weak central government that existed under the Articles of Confederation. The United States Constitution that emerged from the convention established a federal government with more specific powers, including those related to conducting relations with foreign governments. Under the reformed federal system, many of the responsibilities for foreign affairs fell under the authority of an executive branch, although important powers, such as treaty ratification, remained the responsibility of the legislative branch. After the necessary number of state ratifications, the Constitution came into effect in 1789 and has served as the basis of the United States Government ever since.
Explanation:
- to resolve trade disputes
- to promote fair and successful trade
- to encourage trade in developing countries
