This story is what happens at balls bluff on commonlit and the question is part A which statement best expresses a central idea of the text Heres the options A. the union suffered a painful loss at ball bluff due to the misunderstanding of a few union soldiers and lack of communication

B. the union and cinfederts were evenly matched in numbers but the Confederates had superior soldiers and generals that won them the battle

C. the unions loss of life and territory at balls bluff set them up to struggle through the remainder of the civil war.

D. the unions lost battel at balls bluff because one of their soldiers intentionally misled them resulting in an easy victory for Confederates.