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March 7–8, 1862
The Battle of Pea Ridge played a pivotal role in securing Missouri for the Union and opened Arkansas to Union occupation. It played a large role in preserving Missouri’s tenuous loyal-state status.

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The battle of Pea Ridge took place in Benton County

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Samuel Ryan Curtis was the Union general responsible for the victory at the Battle of Pea Ridge, the capture of Helena (Phillips County), and the repulse of Price's 1864 invasion of Missouri and Kansas.

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A noted Mexican War veteran and Indian fighter, Earl Van Dorn was the Confederate general defeated at the Battle of Pea Ridge and at Corinth, Mississippi. Following the defeat at Pea Ridge, he stripped Arkansas of badly needed Confederate troops, leaving the state nearly destitute of defenders.

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Kurz & Allison print showing attack by Confederate cavalry and infantry, with Native American troops, against a line of Union cannon and infantry at Pea Ridge.

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Pea Ridge Battle

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On March 7, 1862, Union forces under General Samuel Curtis clash with the army of General Earl Van Dorn at the Battle of Pea Ridge (also called the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern),in northwest Arkansas. The following day, the battle ended in defeat for the Confederates.

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PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW MANY MEN DIED AND WERE INJURED FOR EACH SIDE DURING THIS BATTLE

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It is important because the Battle of Pea Ridge played a pivotal role in securing Missouri for the Union and opened Arkansas to Union occupation. 

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It is important because the Battle of Pea Ridge played a pivotal role in securing Missouri for the Union and opened Arkansas to Union occupation. 

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The Battle of Pea Ridge played a pivotal role in securing Missouri for the Union and opened Arkansas to Union occupation. It played a large role in preserving Missouri's tenuous loyal-state status.