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What city's capture led by Sherman contributed to the re-election of President Abraham Lincoln?

  • Atlanta

  • New York

  • Chicago

  • Los Angeles

Answer

Sherman led the capture of the strategic city of Atlanta, a military success that contributed to the re-election of President Abraham Lincoln. The capture of Atlanta weakened the Confederacy and boosted the Union's morale.
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