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The Civil War

Question 8 • LHS Oklahoma History

The Battle of Pea Ridge was fought __________.

Answer
A
over the control of the Missouri River and territory in northwest Arkansas
B
when the Union attempted to seize control of Ft. Gibson
C
to force American Indian refugees into the Confederate Army
D
when American Indian forces tried to remove Union troops from their territory

Explanation

The Battle of Pea Ridge was fought in March 1862 in northwest Arkansas, as Union and Confederate forces struggled for control of Missouri and the surrounding territory. The choice about seizing Fort Gibson describes a different campaign, while the battle was not primarily about forcing or removing American Indian forces.

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