Question

In Tom’s letter in Across Five Aprils, he describes the fighting at Fort Henry. Tom writes that the Union was victorious, Admiral Foote was a Union leader, and ironclad ships were involved in the battle. Research to find two valid sources about the Battle of Fort Henry. Explain whether the sources corroborate, or support, Tom’s version of the battle.

A. Source 1 corroborates Tom's version.
B. Source 2 supports Tom's version.
C. Source 1 contradicts Tom's version.
D. Source 2 refutes Tom's version.

Answer 1

The provided sources do not corroborate or support Tom's version of the Battle of Fort Henry.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the provided sources, let's evaluate whether they corroborate or refute Tom's version of the Battle of Fort Henry:

1. Source 1: This source mentions a British attack on Fort McHenry in Baltimore, not Fort Henry. Therefore, it contradicts Tom's version and is not relevant to the battle he described.
2. Source 2: This source does not mention the Battle of Fort Henry but talks about the Union gaining control of the Mississippi River during the Civil War. It does not support Tom's version either.

Neither Source 1 nor Source 2 corroborate or support Tom's version of the Battle of Fort Henry. Based on the available information, Tom's version remains uncorroborated. Additional research or sources specific to the Battle of Fort Henry would be needed to determine the accuracy of Tom's account.