Use the graph to answer the question.

Which of the following best explains the difference between Tennessee and Mississippi on this graph?
(1 point)
• Mississippi had more battles because it was on the coast.
• Mississippi had fewer battles because it was on the Mississippi River.
• Tennessee had many more battles because it was closer to Union territory.
• Tennessee had many more battles because it remained part of the Union.

Based on the graph, Tennessee had many more battles than Mississippi. Therefore, the best explanation for the difference between the two states on the graph is that Tennessee had many more battles because it remained part of the Union.