Which of the following best explains the difference between Tennessee and Mississippi?

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Mississippi had more battles because it was on the coast.
Mississippi had more battles because it was on the coast.

Mississippi had fewer battles because it was on the Mississippi River.
Mississippi had fewer battles because it was on the Mississippi River.

Tennessee had many more battles because it was closer to Union territory.
Tennessee had many more battles because it was closer to Union territory.

Tennessee had many more battles because it remained part of the Union.

Answer 1

The best explanation for the difference between Tennessee and Mississippi in terms of battles during the Civil War is:

Tennessee had many more battles because it was closer to Union territory.

Tennessee was strategically important and had more battles due to its location, being more contested between Union and Confederate forces.