Because that land had great farming land
It<span> continued to influence US economic policy for many years.
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<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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A term used for positive acts of government that seek to make constitutional guarantees a reality for all people would be no other thank;
Civil Rights.
