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Chapter 06 #39

b) New Mexico

The Battle of Glorieta Pass, often referred to as the “Gettysburg of the West,” took place in New Mexico. In March 1862, this Civil War battle was fought in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, a strategic location on the Santa Fe Trail. Union forces halted a Confederate push into the territory, marking a turning point in the war in the Western Theater. The battle was crucial in ensuring that the western territories remained under Union control.