Asked by Zahra Topaz on Jun 03, 2024
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Which of the following was a consequence of the battles of Elkhorn Tavern and Honey Springs, Arkansas?
A) Confederate forces gained control of the Arkansas River, giving them a water route into the Western territories.
B) After suffering defeat at the hands of a powerful alliance of Indian tribes, Union forces withdrew from the region.
C) Union forces lost control over the portion of the Mississippi River that marked the boundary between Arkansas and Tennessee.
D) The Confederacy lost control of the region, and its operations in Indian Territory were reduced to guerrilla raids.
Elkhorn Tavern
A historically significant building located within Pea Ridge National Military Park in Arkansas, known for its role during the Civil War.
Honey Springs
The site of a significant 1863 Civil War battle in the Indian Territory, where Union forces secured a victory that was pivotal for control over the region.
Guerrilla Raids
Small, unexpected attacks conducted by independent or irregular military groups, often against larger traditional military forces, typically aiming at disruption rather than occupation.
- Absorb the strategic aims and results of pivotal Civil War battles and campaigns.
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Learning Objectives
- Absorb the strategic aims and results of pivotal Civil War battles and campaigns.
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