The correct answer to this open question is the following.
Although there are no options attached we can say the following.
Why did the sight of Colonel John Worthington raise the spirits of the citizens of Springfield?
Because when Massachusetts people saw him coming, it revitalized them and gave them hope for the much-needed reinforcements he brought.
That additional force represented a fresh-air for the people.
John Worthington Ames (1833-1878) was the commander of the 11th Batallion of the United States Infantry and for his actions at Gaines Mill, he was breveted Major in June 1862.
