Question

Which of the following statements about the Union Army in the Civil War is FALSEWhy did most Texan soldiers never cross the Mississippi River during the Civil War?
a.
Because they had no way of getting out of Texas once the railroad construction stopped.
b.
Because the Union had control of the Mississippi and would not let them pass.
c.
Because they were afraid of being out numbered by Union soldiers.
d.
Because it was important for them to stay and defend the ports along the Texas coast so that supplies could come in for the Confederacy.

Answer 1

Answer:

D.

Explanation:

Some Texan soldiers never crossed the Mississippi River because they had to defend the ports near Texas coast. Texas coast was important site for receiving supplies.

The Texans knew that the port is the most vulnerable area in the war, so they tightened the forces there. The ports were defended by the Texan soldiers who did not crossed the river.

Therefore, option D is correct.