The battle at locust grove i. ended in confederate defeat ii. ended in union defeat iii. shook the cherokee’s confidence in the confederacy iv. led to the battle of pea ridge a. ii only b. i and iii only c. ii and iv only d. i, iii, and iv only

The correct answer is B. i and iii only

Many of Clarkson’s men were surprised by the Union attack and as a result offered weak resistance with most choosing to flee as the Union soldiers pursued. The battle also weakened the morale of the Cherokee Nation

The correct answer is B) i and iii.

The battle of Locust Grove ended in Confederate defeat and shook the Cherokee’s confidence in the Confederacy.

The Battle of Locust Grove was fought on July 3, 1862, in the Cherokee Nation territory, what today is Mayes County, Oklahoma. Colonel William Weer and his troops captured the camp of Confederate Colonel J. J. Clarkson, in Locust Grove. With the victory, the Union Army could recruit more Cherokee people.