Question

Women from this state’s capital gave an engraved sword to James Totten for peacefully evacuating an arsenal during a crisis that nearly began the Civil War. A disagreement over railroad bonds issued by this state culminated in a “war” between two Republican faction leaders that engulfed Senators Stephen W. Dorsey and Powell Clayton. Frederick Steele recaptured much of this state, from which he launched the 1864 Camden Expedition. Politics in this state were dominated by “the Family” before the Civil War and by factions called “Brindletails” and “Minstrels” afterwards. The resolution of the Brooks–Baxter War in this state coincided with the end of Reconstruction. Confederate forces abandoned this state following Earl Van Dorn’s retreat after the Battle of Pea Ridge. For 10 points, name this state that formed the fourth military district during Reconstruction with its southeastern neighbor, Mississippi. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Arkansas [or AR]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Benjamin McAvoy-BickfordPenn AWUSTL B13910

Summary

2023 ACF Nationals04/22/2023Y1100%0%0%139.00