What was "the crater" in Petersburg, Virginia?

A) a prison for black soldiers
B) a hiding place for slaves waiting for Union help
C) a large hole in the ground from an explosion, part of an unsuccessful effort by the Union to win a battle over the Confederates
D) a huge impression made by a falling meteorite, seen by Confederate troops as an omen against the Union's attempt to free the slaves


Answer: C

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