They were passing through on their way to the West Coast.
They protected the Western & Atlantic railroad which was confederate general Joseph E. Johnston’s supply link to Atlanta
The answer above is correct ^
B. It was a center of trade on the Mediterranean
For more than 1000 years Constantinople was the capital of the Byzantine empire. It had an strategic position for trade, and many trading routes passed through there. It was the biggest and richest city in all of Europe.
It was a senseless war.
Millions died, essentially, for nothing because the men who “crafted” (crafted implies workmanship and quality) the Treaty of Versailles focused more on vengeance than at addressing the root causes of the war. The treaty created a breeding ground for things that would bring on the Second World War.
That is one opinion! Have a great day :)