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