Atlanta in The American Civil War - Aftermath

Aftermath

The fall of Atlanta was especially noteworthy for its political ramifications. The capture and fall of Atlanta were extensively covered by Northern newspapers, and significantly boosted Northern morale. Lincoln was re-elected easily.

Federal soldiers continued to occupy Atlanta for the rest of the war, with the Confederacy's dwindling resources and military strength, the Confederate army was never in a position to retake the city. Periodic cavalry raids continued on Union supply lines in the general vicinity for some time.

Following the war Federal troops remained in Atlanta to help enforce the provisions of Reconstruction.