0
The Battle of Shiloh (April 1862) did not occur in Kentucky. It occured near the river hamlet of Pittsburgh Landing, on the Tennessee River, in the state of Tennesee, about 10 miles north of the Mississippii-Tennesee state line.
However it did affect affairs in the state of Kentucky. Kentucky was a border state and officially neutral. Confederate leaders, both military and political, wished to add Kentucky to the Confederacy. In 1861 Confederate General Leonidas Polk invaded Kentucky hoping to turn that state and its population to the Southern Cause. (the invasion is considered one of the most serious political blunders by the South.) That invasion, as did three others during the course of the Civil War, were failures. The Battle of Shiloh, while not ending Confederate intentions in Kentucky, certainly lessened their effectiveness. Simply stated the Union victory at Shiloh ensured the neutrality of Kentucky.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What was the significance of the battle of Shiloh?
It marked the end of Confederate dominance of Western Tennessee.
What was the significance of the the Battle of Shiloh?
It marked the end of Confederate dominance of Western Tennessee.
What's significance about the Battle of Shiloh?
Well the battle was a battle fought between the north, the union, and the south, the blacks lovers.
Significance of Battle of Shiloh?
Marked the end of Confederate ascendancy in the West, and gave credibility to U.S. Grant.
Why was the battle of Shiloh called the battle of Shiloh?
There was a church called Shiloh near the battle feild. Shiloh means place of peace in Hebrew.
Who was victories in the battle of Shiloh?
the union forces won the battle of Shiloh
What was the significance of the union vicorty at the Battle of Shiloh?
It marked the beginning of the Union ascendancy in the West. It was followed by the Vicksburg campaign which liberated the Mississippi.
Who fought for the Union in the Battle of Shiloh?
Soldiers fought for the unions in the battle of shiloh.
What did the north and south call the Battle of Shiloh?
what does the north call the battle of shiloh
What caused the Battle of Shiloh?
slavery caused the battle Shiloh also Tennessee started it
How many weapons did they use battle of Shiloh?
They use 4 weapons in the battle of Shiloh
Who led the battle of Shiloh?
Don Carlos Buell led the battle of shiloh~-kcoulter
