This battle was significant because it opened up the Columbia and Tennessee Rivers to the Union Army. What battle was it?

A. Battle of Franklin
B. Battle of Ft. Donelson
C. Battle of Nashville
D. Battle of Stones River

The correct answer is B- The Battle of Ft. Donelson

Explanation: The battle was fought from February 11-16 1862. In the battle Union forces were able to capture the fort near the Kentucky- Tennessee border which opened up the Cumberland River, eventually providing a clear path for the invasion of the south.  

the catholic church withhold people's access to the bible during the middle ages.

people could go to church and listen to the teachings, but it was absolutely forbidden to own and/or read the books of both the old and new testaments. it was also prohibited to translate the books (which where originally in biblical hebrew) to any other language.

this was done so the church could remain in control of what their teachings were and to enhance their importance and power, while also being able to judge people's actions through information that was unavailable for the general public.

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