Because the Confederates wanted to take over the base of the Rocky Mountains, which was in Union control.
Battle of Glorieta Pass happened on 28-03-26.
The union won the battle of Glorieta pass.
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The Union prevented the Confederacy from taking control of the West
The Union prevented the Confederacy from taking control of the West.
Battle of Glorieta Pass, March 28, 1862
The Battle of Glorieta Pass is called the Gettysburg of the West due to its significance and impact on the American Civil War. Like Gettysburg, it was a decisive battle that halted Confederate advances into Union territory. It marked a turning point in the war in the West and ensured Union control of the New Mexico Territory.
The Confederacy lost at Glorieta Pass and had to walk back to Texas.
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