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.
Answer: C)The Directory
Explanation:
Robespierre and his Committee on Public Safety were eventually overthrown by the French during the French Revolution and replaced by The Directory. The Directory worked to end the Reign of Terror that had seen thousands executed under Robespierre.
The Directory involved France in more war but was unable to solve the problems that plagued the economy and so were easily overthrown by Napoleon in a coup.
