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How did Sherman's victories influence the outcome of the election of 1864?

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Answer: Sherman's victory gave the embattled president hope. Thought this was not the only factor in the election, it certainly demonstrated strong territorial gains for the union.

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Sherman's march helped Lincoln win in 1864 ... We've just survived another election season, with the attendant (and often hyperbolic) claims that the nation's future hinges on the outcome.

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