Question

Despite the outcome, Union leaders believed the Battle of Chickamauga was an important step towards

Answer 1

d. capturing Savannah and ending the Confederate blockade of the port.

William Rosencrans was the leader of the Union that was defeated in the battle. The battle was significative as it meant the end of Union offensive in Tenn and  Georgia. Despite the loss of the battle, the Union believed that the battle was an important step in order to capture Savannah.