The battle of Antietam was significant for all of the following reasons except

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The battle of Antietam did not end with victory for the Confederacy, but rather it was a tactical draw. The Union Army was able to repel General Lee's invasion of the North, and thus prevent the Confederacy from gaining foreign recognition or support, but the Confederates were able to retreat back to Virginia without being destroyed. The Battle also provided a morale boost to the Union, and is often considered a turning point in the Civil War due to its strategic significance, but victory was not achieved by either side.

The Battle of Antietam Was Significant for All of the Following