Question

Which of the following statements about Texas during the Civil War is FALSE?

a.
The Battles of Sabine Pass occurred at the mouth of the Sabine River.
b.
The Sabine River forms the boundary between Texas and Louisiana.
c.
Fort Griffin is on the Louisiana side of the Sabine River.
d.
The third battle ended when Confederate troops sank the first two invading ships.

Answer 1

Answer:A

Explanation:Fort Griffin is in Albany, Texas, not Louisiana. I should know considering I've lived in Louisiana and now Texas. It's on on the bank of the Sabine river and was a major Fort that helped protect the Confederacy from Union attacks and ensure the safety of imported goods for Texas and other southern states.

Answer 2

c. Fort Griffin is on the Louisiana side of the Sabine River.