Question
Why was the Battle of Shiloh important?
A.
General Grant was promoted to General in Chief.
B.
It was the first Civil War battle with heavy casualties for both sides.
C.
During the battle, General Halleck was badly wounded.
D.
The Confederate Army managed a close victory against the Union.
A.
General Grant was promoted to General in Chief.
B.
It was the first Civil War battle with heavy casualties for both sides.
C.
During the battle, General Halleck was badly wounded.
D.
The Confederate Army managed a close victory against the Union.
Answers
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The correct answer is **B. It was the first Civil War battle with heavy casualties for both sides.**
The Battle of Shiloh, fought in April 1862, was significant because it marked one of the first large-scale battles of the Civil War with substantial casualties, highlighting the brutal nature of the conflict and foreshadowing the high cost of the war to come. More than 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or missing as a result of the battle. This wake-up call regarding the war's brutality and scale was crucial for both military leaders and the public.
The Battle of Shiloh, fought in April 1862, was significant because it marked one of the first large-scale battles of the Civil War with substantial casualties, highlighting the brutal nature of the conflict and foreshadowing the high cost of the war to come. More than 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or missing as a result of the battle. This wake-up call regarding the war's brutality and scale was crucial for both military leaders and the public.