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Civil War

  • Battle of galveston

    When did the battle take place? January 1, 1863
    Where did the battle take place? Galveston, TX (Specifically Galveston Sea Port)
    What is the significance of the battle’s location? It was near a sea, it took place near a port
    Who was involved (include important people)? William B. Renshaw, Paul O. Hébert
    What was the outcome? Confederates kept control for rest of the war
    Significance of the outcome? Confederates had a place to set anything up after the win
  • Battle of Sabine Pass

    When did the battle take place? September of 1863
    Where did the battle take place? Southern point between TX and LA (Sabine Pass)
    What is the significance of the battle’s location? Its in the middle of TX and LA
    Who was involved (include important people)? Jefferson Davis
    What was the outcome? (In 1862 it was a union win) In the most recent event the confederates won
    Significance of the outcome? The took the potential of Sabine pass and used it for the rest of the war
  • Battle of Palmito Ranch

    When did the battle take place? May 12-13, 1865
    Where did the battle take place? Palmito Ranch
    What is the significance of the battle’s location? It was near a confederate camp
    Who was involved (include important people)? John Salmon Ford, Theodore Barret
    What was the outcome? Confederate State Win
    Significance of the outcome? It was the last civil war battle, and got a confederate win