Carson was celebrated for his rescue mission after which battle?
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Bull Run
The Battle of San Pasqual
Answer
Carson was celebrated for his rescue mission after the Battle of San Pasqual, which was fought between Mexican and American forces on December 6, 1846, near San Pasqual, California. The battle was a Mexican victory, but Carson was able to rescue a group of American soldiers who were trapped behind enemy lines.
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