Question

Why was Sherman ordered to take Atlanta? (5 points)

a
Atlanta was a key supply depot and railroad hub.

b
Atlanta was the capital of the Confederacy.

c
Atlanta had key ship building factories.

d
Atlanta held many Union army prisoners of war.

Answer 1

Sherman's goal was to destroy the Army of the Tennessee, capture Atlanta and cut off vital Confederate supply lines. While Sherman failed to destroy his enemy, he was able to force the surrender of Atlanta in September 1864,boosting Northern morale and greatly improving President Abraham Lincoln's re-election bid.

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