What was the union goal at the battles of hampton roads, shiloh, and new orleans? a. freeing slavesb. achieving the surrender of fortsc. controlling trade arteriesd. capturing southern generals

c. Controlling trade arteries.

Explanation:

The purpose of the Union Army in these battles was to gain control of trade arteries that supplied goods to the South. The Union knew that, by controlling such trade arteries, they would be more likely to weaken the region. This would make the Confederacy easier to defeat. Therefore, the capture of these locations was an important strategic goal of the war.

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