It was a strategic point in the Tennessee River. The union wanted to gain control of the tributaries that flowed into the Mississippi River. Southern troops were not defending this place. It was a stronghold protecting the North.
Uhhhhh.... 960 cubic inches... (this is satire, don’t listen to me.)
Answer:
I believe the answer is adolf hitler and his nazi army
Towns grew along the canal route, shipping costs between the great lakes and new york were cut to a tenth, and then the second and third choices as well.
What was the result of the telephone/telegraph?
I think this should be right. It depends on what time period but I remember reading about it a while back in history about how the telephone/telegraph improved communication. I'm thinking the telegraph is the most likely answer but I can't be certain. Some people would say technology or internet but I'm pretty sure its 'telegraph or telephone".