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What was Selma's importance during the Civil War?

  • Communication hub

  • Armaments-manufacturing and iron shipbuilding center

  • Training ground for soldiers

  • Medical center

Answer

During the Civil War, Selma was an important armaments-manufacturing and iron shipbuilding center for the Confederacy. The city was surrounded by miles of earthen fortifications.
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