One of the most important effects of the Union successes at Atlanta and in the Shenandoah Valley was that
a. Lee now had to retreat to North Carolina.
b. Lincoln was almost assured reelection.
c. Grant had to make progress much faster to keep up with the other armies.
d. Sherman was given a promotion to Lieutenant General.
ANSWER: a
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