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How did the union's capture of atlanta contribute to Lincoln's reelection?
The Union's capture of Atlanta gave voters in the North confidence that there was progress being made in the war, which helped Lincoln's reelection. Abraham Lincolnwas America's 16th President.
What event helped President Lincoln win re-election in 1864?
Many historians cite the fall of Atlanta to General Sherman's armies as one important key to President Lincoln's reelection in 1864. Atlanta was a major Southern city and important to the Southern war efforts. This created more support in the North, which was losing patience with the progress of the war. Lincoln ran against Democrat George B. McClellan. He was famous nationwide when he was a general in the Union army. Lincoln won by an Electoral College landslide as McClellan won only three states, New Jersey, Delaware and Kentucky.The popular vote was closer however, yet still Lincoln won 55% of the popular vote to McClellan's 45%.
Why was Abraham Lincoln important to the Civil War?
he was important because he was anti slavery he wanted to end it so slaves could be free and he wanted to make the country better so we wouldn't judge people by their skin colour hope this was helpful!
Who was the famous black abolitionists who helped Lincoln recruit black soldiers?
Fredrick Douglas
What did Abraham Lincoln say was the best way for the living to honor the dead at Gettysburg?
Abraham Lincoln's birthday is a State Holiday in seven states. He has many statues and other memorials erected in his honor, such as the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. Many institutions and places are named after him, such as Lincoln NE. In honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth, his likeness was put on the U.S. penny. A rendering of Lincoln is also on the $5 bill. He is one of the four U.S. Presidents memorialized on Mt. Rushmore.
