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Sherman's occupation of Atlanta. Ironically this represented the failure of his mission to destroy the Army of Tennessee, as ordered by Grant. But it sounded important and made big news when Northern civilian morale was suffering.
Also at this time - the liberation of the port of Mobile, and the defeat of Jubal Early in the Shenandoah.
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What had the South hoped for in the election of 1864?
They hoped lincoln would not win re-election in 1864, and they would be able to make peace.
How did the union victories in the south affect the election of 1864?
The victories boosted Lincoln's popularity, helping him win reelection.
Who was a former union general that ran against Abraham Lincoln for president in 1864?
Former General George B. McClellan ran against Lincoln in 1864. 1864 Presidential Election The candidates for the Presidential election of 1864 were; Abraham Lincoln - Andrew Johnson (Republican), and George McClellan - G. H. Pendleton (Democratic). Abraham Lincoln won the election and was reelected into his second term. The 16th President of the United States Abraham Lincoln was in office from March 4, 1861 until April 15, 1865 when he was assassinated.
What helped Lincoln win the 1864 election?
The Democratic Party had split into two factions, North and South. They split their votes between Douglas and Breckinridge. This made it easier for the Republican candidiate, Abraham Lincoln, to win the race.
Which factor helped abraham lincoln win reelection in 1864?
Some timely battlefield victories, to compensate for the terrible casualties coming out of Grant's endless Siege of Petersburg. Sheridan in the Shenandoah, Sherman in Atlanta, and Farragut in Mobile.
