Why did the Confederates defend Petersburg so fiercely?
A.It was the new Confederate capital.
B.It was a rail link to the Confederate capital.
C.It was a troop center for reinforcements.
D.It was in a northern state.
A.It was the new Confederate capital.
B.It was a rail link to the Confederate capital.
C.It was a troop center for reinforcements.
D.It was in a northern state.