How did Sherman’s taking Atlanta greatly impact the election of 1864? * A. It allowed Lincoln to suspend the writ of habeas corpus in Georgia, thereby assuring that only Lincoln’s supporters went to the polls.
B. It inspired faith in military generals, thereby leading to General McClellan being nominated for president.
C. It assured people in the North that victory in sight, thereby increasing the popularity of President Lincoln and allowing him to win re-election.
D. It led to Lincoln’s defeat because he lost the support of Southerners whom Sherman had abused.

My latest book, fightin’, prose short fiction, is a combination. there’s nothing about being indian in there. just stories of people. why shouldn’t i write about non-indians? i don’t have to dress anybody in feathers." how does ortiz's use of language in this excerpt set an informal tone? a. by using contractions and sentence fragments, ortiz makes this part of the interview feel more familiar and casual. c. by using the term "indian" rather than "native american," ortiz makes this part of the interview feel more combative or hostile. b. by employing first-person pronouns, ortiz makes this part of the interview more solemn and pessimistic. d. by asking a rhetorical question, ortiz makes this part of the interview objectively and intentionally funny and lighthearted.