Asked by marisol

Why was Atlanta specifically targeted by the Union Army during the Civil War?

A.
Atlanta was the Confederacy's largest port.

B.
Atlanta was the capital city of the Confederacy.

C.
Atlanta was an important Confederate railroad hub.

D.
Atlanta was General William Sherman's hometown

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
C. Atlanta was an important Confederate railroad hub.

It was a major center for rail lines, factories, and military supplies, so capturing it disrupted Confederate logistics and manufacturing.