American history By HistoryTeacher8 Sep 17, 1862 Battle of Antietam This battle was fought in 'Maryland and the North won, and this allowed Abraham Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. Jul 1, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg This battle lasted 3 days and was fought in Pennsylvania. dsfklfkwekwgwjjlsjklwejkwekl