Why Was the Union Capture of Atlanta in 1864 Historically

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why was the Union capture of Atlanta in 1864 historically significant?

• A) The news propelled Lincoln to victory in the presidential election two months later.
• B) General Lee surrendered his large army,marking the effective end of the war.
• C) The victory gave control of the Mississippi River to Union forces.
• D) The siege's success allowed Union forces to capture Richmond immediately.

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