Why was ulysses s. grant given command of the union armies in 1864?
a) he had been successful in the west
b) he had defeated confederate troops in georgia
c) he was a friend of abraham lincoln
d) he was a leader in the republican party

the answer is A} he had been successful in the west

Explanation:

after defeating german forces in north africa allied leaders turned their attention to "italy," since this was the location that made the most geographic sense before invading northern europe via france. 

they thought they were   chrstian even though they were roman opening a r religous war and giving people hope