What was the significance of the Battle of Olustee? Select 2 answers.

Question

A. The Union claimed victory and cut off the Confederate supply route to the north.
B. It was the largest and bloodiest Civil War battle fought in Florida.
C. The Confederacy was successful in protecting the surrounding area of the state capital
D. The 54th Massachusetts Infantry prevented significant loss of Union forces.

Answer 1

The significance of the Battle of Olustee can be highlighted by the following two answers:

B. It was the largest and bloodiest Civil War battle fought in Florida.
C. The Confederacy was successful in protecting the surrounding area of the state capital.

These answers reflect the battle's scale and its strategic outcome for the Confederate forces in Florida.