When the Confederate troops reached Santa Fe,
a. they burned Fort Union.
b. they distributed rations to those who surrendered.
c. they captured the people of Santa Fe and marched them south.
d. they destroyed all remaining supplies.

Question

When the Confederate troops reached Santa Fe,
a. they burned Fort Union.
b. they distributed rations to those who surrendered.
c. they captured the people of Santa Fe and marched them south.
d. they destroyed all remaining supplies.

Accepted Answer

***B*** ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Civil War in the West⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹When Confederate troops reached Santa Fe in 1862, they were initially greeted by cheering crowds and distributed rations to those who surrendered, rather than burning Fort Union or capturing the people. This was part of the broader context of the Civil War's western campaign.◊What was the significance of Confederate troops reaching Santa Fe during the Civil War in relation to the overall war effort?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊⚹

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