Which statement best explains the significance of the Battle of Galveston?(1 point) Responses The battle was fought after the Confederates had surrendered. The battle was fought after the Confederates had surrendered. It prevented the Union from getting a foothold in Texas. It prevented the Union from getting a foothold in Texas. Colonel Barrett and his men easily took Fort Griffin. Colonel Barrett and his men easily took Fort Griffin. It gave the Confederates control of the Sabine River.

The statement "It prevented the Union from getting a foothold in Texas." best explains the significance of the Battle of Galveston.