The Battle of Pea Ridge Flashcards
1
Q
A
A
Largest Civil War battle west of the Mississippi River
2
Q
B
A
Significance: Missouri remained in the Union
3
Q
C
A
Unusual in that more Confederate troops were present than Union troops
4
Q
D
A
First major battle in Arkansas
5
Q
E
A
Elkhorn Tavern-where the Battle of Pea Ridge ended and is the other name for the Battle of Pea Ridge.
6
Q
F
A
Most famous battle that took place in Arkansas and 1,000 American Natives fought for the Confederates.
7
Q
G
A
The largest and most significant battle in Arkansas was fought in Benton County in 1862.
8
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H
A
The “Gettysburg of the West,” where Union troops successfully penetrated northwest Arkansas and defeated a larger Confederate force in March 1862.
