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

Question

states with the most Civil War battles
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O Mississippi had fewer battles because it was on the Mississippi River.
O Mississippi had more battles because it was on the coast.
O Tennessee had many more battles because it was closer to Union territory.
O Tennessee had many more battles because it remained part of the Union.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains the difference between Tennessee and Mississippi regarding the number of Civil War battles is:

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

Tennessee was strategically important and saw many battles due to its location and control over key transportation routes, as well as its proximity to the Union-controlled areas. In contrast, Mississippi, while significant due to the Mississippi River, had fewer battles compared to Tennessee.