The Battle of Pea Ridge in the American Civil War was the last
time Confederate troops posed a serious threat to Union control of
Missouri.
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Battle of Pea Ridge happened in 1862.
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The purpose of the battle of Pea Ridge was an attempt by the
Confederate Army to recapture northern Arkansas and Missouri. The
Union Army was able to hold off the attack and drive the
Confederate forces away, thus giving the Union control of Missouri
and northern Arkansas.