Which Union victory in late 1864 helped secure Abraham Lincoln’s re-election?
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Correct answer: The Fall of Atlanta
Before Atlanta fell to Sherman, Northern morale was low and Lincoln feared defeat in the 1864 election. The capture of this major Southern rail hub provided visible proof that the Union was winning.
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