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Beauregard's defense of which place delayed the fall of the Confederate capital?

  • Petersburg, Virginia

  • Richmond, Virginia

  • Atlanta, Georgia

  • Charleston, South Carolina

Answer

Beauregard's defense of Petersburg, Virginia delayed the fall of the Confederate capital because it was a key railroad hub that supplied the city of Richmond. If Petersburg fell, Richmond would be cut off from supplies and could not be held. Beauregard was able to hold Petersburg for nearly 10 months, which delayed the fall of the Confederate capital and gave the Confederates time to regroup and plan their next move.
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