Question
Why was the Battle of Shiloh important?
A.
General Grant was promoted to General in Chief.
B.
During the battle, General Halleck was badly wounded.
C.
The Confederate Army managed a close victory against the Union.
D.
It was the first Civil War battle with heavy casualties for both sides.
A.
General Grant was promoted to General in Chief.
B.
During the battle, General Halleck was badly wounded.
C.
The Confederate Army managed a close victory against the Union.
D.
It was the first Civil War battle with heavy casualties for both sides.
Answers
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The correct answer is **D. It was the first Civil War battle with heavy casualties for both sides.**
The Battle of Shiloh, fought in April 1862, marked a significant turning point in the Civil War due to the high number of casualties, demonstrating the brutal nature of the conflict and foreshadowing the immense human cost of the war.
The Battle of Shiloh, fought in April 1862, marked a significant turning point in the Civil War due to the high number of casualties, demonstrating the brutal nature of the conflict and foreshadowing the immense human cost of the war.