Question

confederate forces led by general forrest capture a fort and murder black soldiers serving there, rather than accept their surrender, during the:
a. capture of atlanta.
b. march to the sea.
c. battle of mobile bay.
d. fort pillow massacre.

Explanation:

The Fort Pillow Massacre involved Confederate forces under General Forrest capturing a fort and killing Black soldiers instead of accepting surrender. The capture of Atlanta was a major Union victory. The March to the Sea was Sherman's destructive campaign. The Battle of Mobile Bay was a naval engagement. Only the Fort Pillow Massacre matches the described event.

Answer:

D. Fort Pillow Massacre.