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Wilson's Creek, Missouri, also known as the ______
Wilson's Creek, Missouri, also known as the ______
Battle of Oak Hills and Battle of Springfield
The Battle of Wilson’s Creek was fought on ______ in the officially neutral state of Missouri
The Battle of Wilson’s Creek was fought on ______ in the officially neutral state of Missouri
August 10, 1861
Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon’s Union Troops were camped at ______, Missouri on August 9, 1861
Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon’s Union Troops were camped at ______, Missouri on August 9, 1861
Springfield
Brigadier General Ben McCulloch, a large ______ force was quickly approaching
Brigadier General Ben McCulloch, a large ______ force was quickly approaching
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The Battle of Wilson’s Creek was a bitter struggle for control of Missouri in the ______
The Battle of Wilson’s Creek was a bitter struggle for control of Missouri in the ______
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Who was the pro-South governor of Missouri during the Battle of Wilson's Creek?
Who was the pro-South governor of Missouri during the Battle of Wilson's Creek?
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Where were Brigadier General Ben McCulloch's Confederate troops camped before the Battle of Wilson's Creek?
Where were Brigadier General Ben McCulloch's Confederate troops camped before the Battle of Wilson's Creek?
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Which theater of the Civil War did the Battle of Wilson's Creek belong to?
Which theater of the Civil War did the Battle of Wilson's Creek belong to?
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When was the Battle of Wilson's Creek fought?
When was the Battle of Wilson's Creek fought?
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What was the significance of the Battle of Wilson's Creek in terms of major battles during the Civil War?
What was the significance of the Battle of Wilson's Creek in terms of major battles during the Civil War?
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Study Notes
Battle of Wilson's Creek
- Also known as the Battle of Wilson's Creek.
- Fought on August 10, 1861 in Missouri, which was officially neutral at the time.
- Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon led Union troops stationed at Springfield, Missouri on August 9, 1861.
- Brigadier General Ben McCulloch commanded a large Confederate force advancing towards Lyon’s position.
- The battle represented a fierce conflict for control of Missouri during the American Civil War.
Key Figures
- Pro-South governor of Missouri: Claiborne Fox Jackson.
- Confederate troops camped before the battle at Carthage, Missouri.
Importance of the Battle
- The Battle of Wilson's Creek was significant as it marked one of the early major engagements in the Western Theater of the Civil War.
- It emphasized Missouri's critical role in the conflict, influencing subsequent military strategies and control efforts in the region.
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Test your knowledge of the Battle of Wilson's Creek, Missouri, a significant event in the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the Civil War. Discover key facts about this battle fought in 1861, its connection to Missouri's neutrality, and the involvement of Claiborne Fox Jackson.
