We read about the Battle of Antitam, which became the deadliest one-day battle in all of US history and why Lincoln fired McClellan (who Lincoln had hired to lead the Union army). We then learned about Lincoln's plan under his Emancipation Proclamation order which would free all enslaved people in any areas controlled by the Confederate army - even though the Union army could not actually enforce it. We read about what was going on in the home front such as women took on more responsibility and supported the war effort as nurses - and read about Clara Barton as an example. We reviewed why the Union generals, McClelland, Burnside and Hooker that were not considered great leaders and will learn about the Battle of Gettysburg in tomorrow's class to finish up the unit. Ben was reminded to bring in his homework which he said he brought back home the other day before i could get a chance to review however much he had completed.