What role did Milliken's Bend play in the Civil War?

A. It was a battle that enabled the Union army to free thousands of enslaved people.
B. It was a site where the Union army recruited formerly enslaved people to fight.
C. It was a Union victory that allowed General Grant to march directly on Vicksburg.
D. It was a military hospital where African American women were able to serve the war effort.

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What role did Milliken's Bend play in the Civil War? 
 
A. It was a battle that enabled the Union army to free thousands of enslaved people. 
B. It was a site where the Union army recruited formerly enslaved people to fight. 
C. It was a Union victory that allowed General Grant to march directly on Vicksburg. 
D. It was a military hospital where African American women were able to serve the war effort.

GinnyAnswer · Answer

Milliken's Bend was significant during the Civil War as both a recruitment site for formerly enslaved people and a battleground that contributed to Union victories. This location allowed for the strategic movement towards Vicksburg and included humanitarian efforts involving African American women. Overall, it played an essential role in advancing Union objectives and the liberation of enslaved individuals. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

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