Question

independent practice
how did the union victories in the south affect the election of 1864?
a. the victories led the voters to criticize that the president was not fully committed to ending slavery.
b. the victories boosted lincolns popularity, helping him win reelection.
c. the victories gave the south hope the north would cave in and negotiate a peace.
d. the victories gave freed slaves in the north the right to vote in the election.

Explanation:

Union military successes in the South (such as the capture of Atlanta) in 1864 shifted public opinion in favor of Abraham Lincoln, demonstrating progress in the Civil War and validating his leadership, which secured his reelection. Option A is incorrect because the victories reduced criticism of Lincoln's commitment to ending slavery. Option C is incorrect as the victories diminished Southern hopes of Northern surrender. Option D is incorrect because freed slaves in the North did not gain voting rights in the 1864 election.

Answer:

B. The victories boosted Lincoln's popularity, helping him win reelection.