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What was the primary purpose of the Union blockade of Georgia's coast during the Civil War?

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To prevent cotton exports and military supplies from reaching Georgia

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The Emancipation Proclamation affected Georgia by:

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declared that all enslaved people in the rebellious states were free

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The Battle of Chickamauga was significant because:

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It was the largest Confederate victory in Georgia

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During Sherman's Atlanta Campaign, he: Rebuilt the city's infrastructure, Negotiated peace with Confederate leaders, Captured the vital railroad hub of Atlanta, Established a new state capital

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Captured the vital railroad hub of Atlanta

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The 'March to the Sea' covered approximately how many miles?

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300 miles

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Andersonville Prison was notorious for:

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Its extreme overcrowding and poor conditions

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Sherman's 'scorched earth' policy during his March to the Sea involved: Destroying resources useful to the enemy

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Destroying resources useful to the enemy

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The fall of Atlanta in 1864 was particularly important because it:

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Helped boost the moral of the union and help reelect President Lincoln

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Georgia's wartime manufacturing primarily focused on: Textiles and military supplies, Luxury goods, Farm equipment, Automobiles

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Textiles and military supplies

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After Sherman's March to the Sea, his forces captured: Atlanta again, Charleston, Savannah, Augusta

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Savannah