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Battle of Galveston
This battle of the Civil War took place in Galveston, and it was important for Confederates, because that is the battle where the Confederacy got back their place of cotton exportation. -
Battle of Sabine Pass
This was an important battle for the Union because this battle, fought on the southernmost border of Texas and Louisiana, gained control of a railroad for the Union, and that railroad helped the Union gain control of a huge swath of land. -
Battle of Palmito Ranch
The last battle of the Civil war was fought at Palmito Ranch, Texas. Ironically, it resulted in confederate victory, important people being Col. John S. “Rip” Ford, and Col. Theodore H. Barrett.