What was the significance of the Battle of Olustee? Select 2 answers
1) The Battle of Olustee, fought on February 20, 1864, during the American Civil War, was the largest battle fought in Florida. It was significant because it was a Confederate victory and prevented a Union invasion of Florida, thus maintaining control of the state for the Confederacy.
2) The battle also played a role in shaping public opinion in the North regarding the war. The high number of casualties suffered by Union forces, combined with reports of harsh treatment of Union prisoners of war by Confederate troops, increased anti-war sentiment and opposition to President Abraham Lincoln's administration.