Question

which statement about lincolns reelection in 1864 is true?

a. it did not depend very much on the war.

b. it was a close race between lincoln and stephen douglas.

c. it was never in doubt because he was so popular.

d. it was greatly helped when sherman captured atlanta.

Explanation:

• Option A: Lincoln's 1864 reelection was heavily tied to the Civil War's progress, so A is false.
• Option B: Stephen Douglas died in 1861, so he couldn't run against Lincoln in 1864, making B false.
• Option C: Lincoln's reelection was not guaranteed; there were doubts about his chances before Sherman's capture of Atlanta, so C is false.
• Option D: Sherman's capture of Atlanta in 1864 boosted Northern morale and Lincoln's prospects, helping his reelection.

Answer:

D. It was greatly helped when Sherman captured Atlanta.