What took place that quite possibly saved grant from defeat at shiloh?
confederate troops retreated suddenly due to heavy losses.
union soldiers fought very well.
buell arrived with reinforcements after the first day of battle.
general prentiss was able to hold on to his position in the hornet's nest.
reinforcements arrived from general sherman.

General Prentiss was able to hold on to his position in the Hornet's Nest. Together with General William H.L. Wallace, they were able to reform and hold the lines against the Confederate attack.  This enabled reinforcements under Buell to turn back the Confederate attack. This ended the efforts of the South to prevent the Union advance to the Mississippi.

answer: are there any

explanation:

the answer is d the rejection of the olive branch petition.

explanation:

the olive branch petition was an attempt to state the rights of the colonists while keeping their loyalty to the british crown. hope this !

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