Raiders in this state fought both Union and Confederate forces during the Cortina Wars. During the Battle of Gaines’ Mill, every officer in a “Brigade” named for this state was injured or killed except for its leader, John Bell Hood. A month after Appomattox, men in this state fought the last battle of the Civil War, the Battle of Palmito Hill. The Nueces (“new-AY-siss”) Massacre targeted antislavery Unionist Germans in this state. Benjamin Franklin Tarry led a regiment nicknamed for a law enforcement group in this state that fought against the Comanche. Gordon Granger’s announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in a coastal city in this state is commemorated on Juneteenth. For 10 points, name this state whose police force includes its namesake “Rangers.” ■END■
ANSWER: Texas [accept Texas Rangers; accept Texas Germans; accept Texas Brigade]
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