De Monts' settlement at Port Royal was not successful because A. It was difficult for the Amerindians to reach their settlement to trade furs
b. the climate was unsuitable
c. De Monts’ settlers could not cultivate the land
d. the Amerindians were constantly attacking the settlement

because of its location and commercial importance, atlanta was used as a center for military operations and as a supply route by the confederate army during the civil war. therefore, it also became a target for the union army. general william tecumseh sherman and his troops captured the city in 1864.