The reelection of Abraham Lincoln in 1864 showed that the war effort had turned in the North's favor. The election was between Lincoln and George B. McClellan.
The North was discouraged by bad war news.
The defeat of Atlanta convinced the war weary North that end of the war was in sight and also led to the reelection of Abraham Lincoln
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Because there was low civilian morale in the North, as Grant's strategy did not look successful through the summer of 1864 (Election Year). Lincoln's chances were rescured by some battlefield successes in the Fall.
For most Southerners, the 1864 reelection of President Lincoln was a disaster. For the South, this meant that the political powers in the Union were a signal that the North was fixed on its determination to subjugate or destroy the Confederacy.The South believed that no honorable peace was now possible and thus many Confederates saw the continuation of the war as the only chance of survival.
Lincoln was worried about winning the re-election in 1864. His fears were due to the protests people made concerning the Civil War and the anti-slavery movement.
The victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg in July 1863 were pivotal for President Abraham Lincoln's reelection in 1864 as they marked significant turning points in the Civil War. Gettysburg halted the Confederate invasion of the North, while Vicksburg gave the Union control of the Mississippi River, effectively splitting the Confederacy. These successes bolstered Northern morale and public support for the war effort, shifting the political landscape in favor of Lincoln and the Union cause. Ultimately, these victories helped to validate Lincoln's leadership and policies, making him a more favorable candidate for reelection.
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The Confederates won the battle. The rebel victory thrilled South and shocked the North. The North realized it had underestimated its opponent. As a result President Lincoln began preparing for a long war.
Initially the North Carolinian Unionists supported the Union and argued against secession. However, their arguments depended on Lincoln not attacking the Confederate states. After the battle of Fort Sumter, North Carolina Unionists felt Lincoln had betrayed them by the attack.
Geroge McClellan was a general in the civil war. He was fighting for the north trying to stop the sounth from getting more power. he was under the comand of Abraham Lincoln. He was the general in a the Battle of Antietam. hope this helps